English Language and Literature BA

at University of Sheffield

First year

In your first year, all students take three core language modules worth a combined total of 40 credits. Either 20 or 40 credits will also be used on one of the core literature modules. The remaining 60 or 40 credits - depending on the core literature module chosen - can be used on modules from the list of optional English modules listed below.

Core language modules:

• The Sounds of English
• The Structures of English
• Exploring Literary Language

Second year

In the second year, you take two core English Language and Literature modules, one each semester. Both of these 20 credit modules continue the work that you began in Exploring Literary Language, exploring the language of literary and non-literary texts. The remaining 80 credits can be used on modules from the list of optional English modules listed below.

Core modules:

• The History of Persuasion
• Writing the Real

Third year

In your third year, you take at least two specialist, 40-credit modules, one from each group below, that bring language and literature together. These modules allow you to specialise a little as you come to the end of your course, and work with a member of staff on an area that is closely related to their own research. The modules on offer change from year to year. You may also take a Language and Literature dissertation. The remaining 80 credits can be used on modules from the list of optional English modules listed below.

Core language and literature modules (Group 1):

• Investigating Real Readers
• Text-Worlds

Core language and literature modules (Group 2):

• Narrative Style in the Contemporary Novel
• Experiments in Digital Story-Telling
• Dissertation

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAB

A Levels + additional qualifications ABB + B in the EPQ

International Baccalaureate 34

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject. Relevant BTEC subjects include Art and Design, Creative Digital Media Production, Music or Performing Arts

BTEC Diploma DD in a relevant subject + A at A Level

Scottish Highers AAAAB

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

Other requirements

• Evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through a personal statement is also required

English language requirements 
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250 annual tuition fee

Overseas students
£20,000 annual tuition fee

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Our graduates are confident and articulate. They have highly developed communication skills, equipping them for a wide range of careers in journalism, the charity sector, marketing and communications, theatre and television production, PR, copywriting, publishing, teaching, web development, accountancy, and speech and language therapy, among other fields.