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About BA(hons) English Literature in Bishop Grosseteste University

Studying English Literature at BGU provides an exciting and wide-ranging engagement with the power of human creativity and the rich heritage of literary expression. On this course you will study great works of literature from Ovid to Ali Smith and from Shakespeare to Bernardine Evaristo, Salman Rushdie, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, enriching your learning with explorations into creative and environmental writing, detective fiction, world literature, drama, children’s literature, film, Victorian, Romantic, and contemporary literature.

Studying English Literature at BGU equips you to succeed in a diverse range of professions, including creative and professional writing, publishing, editing, human resources, public policy, journalism, social media, and public relations fields, marketing, technology, librarianship, teaching, and a wide range of creative and media industries.

The highly transferable skills embedded in the English Literature course focus on the creative thinking, flexibility, communication skills and problem-solving abilities that are consistently sought after by graduate employers. English staff work closely with BGU’s Careers and Employability department and a range of community partners to find opportunities for you to engage with projects, and putting those transferable skills to use in a way that builds your CV. As an approachable, supportive team we get to know our students well, so we can help you identify and develop your individual strengths and build your confidence in areas where you want to improve.

A minimum of level 6 with a minimum of 5.5 across all sections. For example, reading, writing, speaking and
listening. Students with a score of Level 5.5 with a
minimum of 5.5 across all sections will be required to take part in a programme of in sessional support, which will be subject
to a further fee. This will be reviewed on an
annual basis for the duration of the programme.

Overall score of 52 with no less than

43 in Listening
48 in Reading
42 in Speaking
51 in Writing

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