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English Literature BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Literature BA (Hons)
We are passionate about literature, and lecturers at Chester want you to enjoy an exciting, varied and dynamic course. You might find yourself looking for the psychological undercurrents in a fantasy novel, applying feminist theory to a Renaissance sonnet, exploring the motif of the vampire in Gothic fiction, or considering the treatment of love in Shakespeare’s plays or focusing your work on a contemporary short story. We will support your interests through your learning on this course.
You’ll get the chance to write a dissertation on a topic of your choosing guided by a d...
We are passionate about literature, and lecturers at Chester want you to enjoy an exciting, varied and dynamic course. You might find yourself looking for the psychological undercurrents in a fantasy novel, applying feminist theory to a Renaissance sonnet, exploring the motif of the vampire in Gothic fiction, or considering the treatment of love in Shakespeare’s plays or focusing your work on a contemporary short story. We will support your interests through your learning on this course.<br/><br/>You’ll get the chance to write a dissertation on a topic of your choosing guided by a dedicated tutor. Along the way, you’ll develop key skills for your future. Our students learn how to persuade by developing convincing arguments, communicate effectively and analyse writing in all styles and genres. At Chester, we offer an engaging and supportive atmosphere in which we all can share our ideas about literature.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
06/10/2025
Campus
Chester
Course Address
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ
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Course Code
Q300
Institution Code
C55
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff112 Scottish HigherB,B,B,B The Department requires one of the following Higher subjects: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature) Access to HE DiplomaAccess to HE Diploma (must include a relevant Humanities subject at Level 3), to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM BTEC's are considered for entry, however the Department will also require one of the following subjects at GCE A Level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)A levelB,C,C B,B,C The Department requires one of the following subjects at GCE A Level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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