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About English Literature, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Join us to share your enthusiasm for English Literature. Our innovative course includes the study of traditional figures such as Shakespeare and Dickens alongside options in American literature and culture, gothic, graphic novels, drama, theatre, film, children’s literature and the fairy tale. You’ll learn about the relationship between literature and culture, understanding the vital role played by literary productions in interpreting the world around us. You’ll also learn to communicate with clarity and precision in oral and written forms, appreciating the value of aesthetic qualities in all modes of human interaction. You can participate in a Live Literature project – our students have organised creative writing events, worked with literary festivals and book awards, as well as organising a major ‘Comicon’ event.

• Literature in English at UCLan is 1st in the North West and 2nd in the UK for academic support. We are also 2nd in the North West and 5th in the UK for learning resources - National Student Survey 2019.
• You will have access to the Live Literature Room, where you can share your work with peers and attend specialist events and literary readings from industry professionals.
• We have links with a network of regional schools, for those interested in pursuing careers in teaching and education.

FURTHER INFORMATION

On this English Literature course, we study the literature in different periods and places. Each year, we focus on a specific literary period (Renaissance, Restoration and eighteenth century, Romantics and nineteenth century, Modernists and contemporary writing). You’ll also study literature from across the world and engage with influential theories about gender, race and identity formation that enhance your reading and intensify your cultural and social knowledge and understanding.

We also emphasise career planning throughout your studies, working with you to enhance skills and involving you in practical projects and work-based learning to help you to understand your career goals and how to tailor your studies towards those goals.

English Literature at UCLan has been recognised for its excellent in teaching and learning and we have two National Teaching Fellows on our team, appointed by the Higher Education Academy.

Your English degree at UCLan offers:

• A creative mix of tradition and innovation in topic and delivery.
• Modules in popular and contemporary literature as well as studies in classical literature.
• A focus on innovation in fictions, such as children and young adult fictions, fantasy and science fiction, and graphic novels

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSMENT

A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

You’ll spend your taught sessions in lectures, seminars or workshops. Lectures focus on providing necessary background for your studies and seminars will follow up with a more in depth discussion of key literary and cultural debates – so the emphasis here is on your ideas. Workshops also provide an opportunity for you to participate in group discussions, so that you enhance your understanding of the texts and their importance to academic study. Our library is updated regularly with material you need to your studies and we make use of extensive online resources – we use a Blackboard system for online learning to support you throughout your degree programme. You will carry out a work-related project for a real client. This individual or collaborative project could include planning for a conference, literature festival, writing competition, or exhibition. Modules are assessed by a wide variety of coursework assignments, including essays and critical commentaries. We also assess though student presentation and group-work activities, such as a literary blog.

OPPORTUNITIES

On this English Literature degree programme, you’ll acquire key recognised and valued in teaching, publishing, travel and tourism, advertising, journalism and the cultural/creative industries. Our graduates also pursue careers in management, commerce and public service. Further study is also available at Master’s or PhD level. We have alumni working for the BBC on Woman’s Hour, writing for the Guardian and Independent newspapers, in government advisory positions and in digital media in the UK and overseas.

Our team consists of major researchers and we have recently launched an internationally recognised centre, the Institute for Black Atlantic Research. The team invites distinguished writers and guest speakers such as author and playwright Caryl Phillips, Jackie Kay and Jacqueline Wilson.

We visit Stratford every year, to watch a performance of a Shakespeare play. You can participate in our ‘literary tours’ project, an exploration of major literary centres (for example Paris) and the relationship between literature and place.

You’ll have access to our International Travel Bursary Scheme, which enables you to spend some time overseas on a project related to your studies. If you wish to study abroad as part of your course, UCLan offers a scheme for a semester/year abroad as we have exchange agreements with overseas universities.

Teaching is informed by UCLan’s Institute for Black Atlantic Research (IBAR), directed by Professor Alan Rice, which fosters partnerships with museums, galleries, broadcasters and community organisations.

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

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