BA (HONS) English Literature

at Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

3 years full-time
Year 1

Core modules

• A History of English Literature 1: Writing Matters
• A History of English Literature 2: Reading Literature and Theory
• Myth, Miracle and Magic
• Language and Society
• Literature of the Fens
   

Year 2
Core modules

• Romantic Conflicts
• The European Novel: Desire and Transgression
• Reading Beyond Britain
• Victorian Literature and Culture
• Modernism and the City
• Ruskin Module
   

Optional modules

• Writing World War One: Trauma, Memory, Resistance
• History of English
• Science Fiction
• Dialogue and Debate: Renaissance Literature
• Contemporary Issues in Stylistics
• Writing Short Fiction
• Anglia Language Programme
   

Year 3
Core modules

• Major Project
• Spectacle and Representation in Renaissance Drama
• Contemporary Fiction
   

Optional modules

• Elizabeth Gaskell and the Brontës
• Romantic Ideals
• Renaissance Magic
• Language, Flesh, Philosophy
• Writing Poetry
• New Media Discourse
• Working with English
• Literature and Exile: Displacement, Identity, Self
• Theorising Children's Literature
• Anglia Language Programme
   

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Standard entry requirements

Main

• 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including grade C in English Language or English Literature.
• 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
• You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
   

Alternatives

• UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, this must include 4 points from English at Higher level.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted, related subjects are required.
   

Important additional notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Tuition fees for international students (2022/23)
£14,300

International students starting 2022/23 (full-time, per year)
You can pay your tuition fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will also ask you for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter. Details will be in your offer letter.

Careers

Our BA (Hons) English Literature graduates go on to work in a variety of fields, including teaching, journalism, television, radio, the music industry, arts administration, gallery work, fundraising, personnel work, publishing, librarianship, marketing, local authority work, publicity, social work, tourism and IT-related industries.

We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need; they help us review what we teach and how we teach it. The problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, judgement, research, analysis and communication skills our English Literature students gain are highly valued by employers. You’ll also learn to work well independently and as part of a team.

You could also learn more, develop a specialism or start an exciting career in research with our Masters degrees in English Literature or Creative Writing. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.