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English and American Literature BA

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Summary

This exciting, transatlantic literary programme of study allows you to gain a broad knowledge of English and American Literature, with increasing specialisation year-on-year, whilst also enabling you to develop a broader range of interests (in, for example, film and cultural studies) and providing you with vital transferable skills.

Key facts

UCAS code: QT3R

Duration: 3 years

Start date: September 2013 (Check to see if this course is receiving applications for September 2012)

Places available: 16

Applications in 2011: 102

Entry requirements

Number of A levels required: 3

Typical offer: AAB

Required subjects and grades: English Literature or English Language and Literature A level at grade A

General Studies: not accepted

Additional information:

Other qualifications are considered – learn more about entry requirements

International students:

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 36 points to include English at higher level with a minimum of 6 points

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Contact details

Admissions Tutor: Dr John Fagg
Telephone enquiries: +44 (0)121 414 7812
Email: acs-ug-admissions@bham.ac.uk

How to apply

Apply through UCAS at www.ucas.com
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Fees and funding

Standard fees apply
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Scholarships
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Programme overview

At the core of this Single Honours degree programme is the study of English and American literature, but opportunity also exists to branch out into historical, cultural and film studies and increasingly to specialize in either English or American literature if you so wish. Each element combines to give you an understanding and appreciation of the wide variety of types of literature and other media, how these inter-relate, and how they interact with their social, cultural and transatlantic contexts, in ways that allow you, year by year, to specialize increasingly. These elements can be combined in different ways and to different degrees depending on how your interests evolve. Opportunity exists to present assessments in a variety of forms, including audio-visual modes.

For course structure and module choices please see additional information

Career opportunities

As well as careers in teaching and research, this programme equips you for work in a wide range of sectors, including government, the Civil Service, the media, law, accountancy, advertising, human resources and retail management.

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First year

The first year is a foundational year of study involving the following modules:

Foundations of American Literature to 1890
Literary Aesthetics Before 1800
Literary Aesthetics After 1800
Critical Practice
Transatlantic Literary Relations

In addition, you will study one module of your own choice from a wide range of options.

Second year

The second year has at its core three modules:

Twentieth Century American Literature and Culture
A module focusing on medieval or early modern English literature
A module focusing on nineteenth- or twentieth-century English Literature

In addition to these core modules there is an opportunity to choose from a range of options.

Final year

In the final year you select your programme of study from a range of more specialised options, and will also undertake a dissertation (supported by individual supervision). This allows you more autonomy over your focus of study. Options include