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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
York St John University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Go beyond the traditional canon of English Literature literature to study texts from many different genres and contexts. On this course you will have opportunities to engage with classic texts by writers like Shakespeare, Dickens and Austen, but may also find yourself reading:Native American writingRadical poetryAvant-garde writingSpeculative fictionLGBTQ+ rights literatureExperimental writingLiterature of the CaribbeanThere is flexibility to tailor the course to your interests, with lots of optional modules to choose from and opportunities to specialise in specific themes or eras.You will have the opportunity to take part in sessions with prominent literary figures through the York Literature Festival. This event runs every year in partnership with the university. In recent years the Festival has attracted authors including Margaret Atwood, Will Self, Polly Toynbee, Ian McMillan and Michel Faber. You can also join our field trips, which take us to places like London, Whitby and Stratford-Upon-Avon.As you progress through the degree you will become an increasingly skilled reader, writer and critic. A degree in English Literature will help you build personal and professional skills that can lead to many exciting careers. Throughout the course you will build your confidence in:AnalysingWritingResearchingForming argumentsWorking collaborativelyCommunicating ideasAs part of our commitment to helping our students gain professional skills and experience, this course includes a dedicated employability module. This allows you to gain professional experience in a setting relevant to your career goals.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 14,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
York St John University
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University League Table
101st
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Campus address
York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, York, YO31 7EX, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
83rd out of 96 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 202116 57%68th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10069.0 69%60th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.25 81%31st
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