English and Philosophy BA

at University of Sheffield

First year

English
A maximum of 80 credits can be selected from English modules, which includes 40 credits of core modules.

Philosophy
A maximum of 60 credits can be selected from Philosophy modules. There are no core module requirements. At least 40 credits must be used on optional Philosophy modules.

Core English modules:

• Renaissance to Revolution

Second year

English
A maximum of 80 credits can be selected from English modules, which includes a minimum of 40 credits worth of core modules from within the School of English. You might choose to take one or both of the following core modules in their entirety, or you might take 20 credits from each core module in the Autumn semester.

Philosophy
A maximum of 60 credits can be selected from Philosophy modules. There are no core module requirements. At least 40 credits must be used on optional Philosophy modules.

Core English modules:

• Literature and Critical Thought (a)
• Romanticism to Modernism (a)
• Literature and Critical Thought (b)
• Romanticism to Modernism (b)

Third year

English
A maximum of 80 credits can be selected from English modules. There are no core module requirements. At least 40 credits must be used on optional Philosophy modules.

Philosophy
A maximum of 80 credits can be selected from Philosophy modules. There are no core module requirements. At least 40 credits must be used on optional Philosophy modules.

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 literature, demonstrated through a personal statement is 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.