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English Literature at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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Course summary

Do you love nothing more than a good book? Or perhaps you're fascinated by the inner workings of your favourite texts? If so, this course is for you. Our published staff will support you to build your research skills and explore a range of literary genres, from Romantic poetry to dystopias. We focus on:

  • questions of genre
  • establishing and challenging a literary canon
  • the idea of the archive, notions of orality and performance
  • the relationship between manuscript and print cultures
  • editorial practice and politics
We also investigate textual and critical issues involved in studying literatures in their cultural and historical contexts. For example, you might trace the textual history of a modernist novel through its drafts, or investigate the epistolary networks which shaped court poetry. You can also study what you enjoy the most, with optional modules in a variety of literary forms, genres and themes.

Modules

The total credits for this course are 180, which in a full-time degree is made up of three 20-credit modules in autumn, three 20-credit modules in spring, then a 60-credit dissertation over the summer. For part time students, completing the course in 24 months, you will typically choose three 20-credit modules in the first and second years of study, and complete the 60-credit dissertation over two summers. All classes take place during weekdays.

Assessment method

Most modules are assessed by written work of varying lengths, corresponding with the content and weighting of the module. Your course tutors provide detailed comments on assignments. Towards the end of your studies, you will complete a 14,000-word dissertation. This is a major piece of independent research, and you will be allocated a supervisor who is a specialist in your chosen area. Your dissertation supervisor will provide advice and guidance to help you select your area of study, and offer close supervision and support as you complete your research.

How to apply

International applicants

IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) English language requirements - As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English

Entry requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in English literature or a related arts or humanities subject

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For fee information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
English Literature at University of Nottingham - UCAS