How has English literature changed since the time of Shakespeare? What are the differences between literature written in the UK and literature written in other English-speaking countries? How has social and geographical mobility given rise to the formation of new accents and dialects of English?
An understanding of our language enhances our self-awareness, inspiring us to address fundamental questions about our communication as human beings; and this is epitomised in literature.
Our course provides a sound foundation in linguistic and sociolinguistic aspects of the...
How has English literature changed since the time of Shakespeare? What are the differences between literature written in the UK and literature written in other English-speaking countries? How has social and geographical mobility given rise to the formation of new accents and dialects of English?<br/><br/>An understanding of our language enhances our self-awareness, inspiring us to address fundamental questions about our communication as human beings; and this is epitomised in literature.<br/><br/>Our course provides a sound foundation in linguistic and sociolinguistic aspects of the structure and use of modern English, and offers you the chance to study a range of literary genres and approaches to literary criticism. This degree offers you the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics including:<br/><br/><br/>- The structure and use of English language<br/><br/><br/>- The relationship between language and society<br/><br/><br/>- Literatures of the United States and the Caribbean<br/><br/><br/>- English (and European) literature of the 15th-17th centuries<br/><br/><br/>- Writing science fiction<br/><br/><br/>We are a leading UK university for language and linguistics research (REF 2014), a place where talented students become part of an academic community in which the majority of research is rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. Were also ranked in the top 250 for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2021).
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Colchester Campus
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Course Code
QQ23
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
A levelB,B,B Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 30 Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standar Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
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