English
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• The programme’s distinctive core of engagement with literary, critical and cultural theory will enable you to develop a highly nuanced and sophisticated approach to the analysis of literature, language and culture. • This degree will change the way that you think: you will encounter a wide range of literature from across the globe, studied in the context of perspective-altering theories concerning identity, desire, cultural politics and the nature of reality itself. • The course equips you with the skills and knowledge you need for excellent career prospects in fields which include (though are not limited to) teaching, journalism, publishing and arts administration. • Our teaching team is made up of experts who are passionate about the subject and dedicated to your success. • There is the opportunity to broaden your experience with work-based learning projects, study visits to cultural and heritage institutions, as well as lectures and seminars delivered by guest speakers. • You can choose to study for a semester in one of our American partner universities.
Key highlights
- Varied theoretical approaches to literature, from cutting-edge to historically significant
- Thematic modules connecting texts from early-modern Europe to contemporary Africa
- Applies critical thinking to debates on sustainability and decolonisation
- More contact hours than most universities
- Modules include theory, culture and criticism
- Explores literary representations of landscape and the natural world
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in English or related subject (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE M…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in English or related subject (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English…
- T-level: Merit — …least a grade C in English or related subject (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …English or related subject (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Teacher
- Editor
- Writer
- Journalist
- Publishing assistant
- Academic researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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