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English Language and English Literature at University of Worcester - UCAS

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University of Worcester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

25Oct
University of Worcester - Open Day
Undergraduate
29Nov
University of Worcester - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Overview Studying a joint honours in degree in English Language and English Literature lets you develop a well-rounded understanding of how the spoken and written components of language shape how literature is produced. You’ll acquire analytical skills through examining speeches, texts, and prose through the frameworks of various theoretical concepts. As you develop a critical awareness of the relationship between texts and their contexts you will see how language shapes our worlds and brings thoughts to life. The course provides a supportive learning environment through lectures, seminars, and workshops led by specialist staff. Students graduate with a broad range of communication skills transferrable across multiple industries. Key features

  • Develop evaluation and reflection of linguistic and stylistic choices
  • Study diverse literatures emanating from the sixteenth through to the twenty-first centuries – and encompassing both ‘canonical’ and ‘marginal’ texts
  • Clear focus on the socio-cultural aspects of language use and an emphasis on the development of research skills with opportunities to present research outcomes through a student conference in the final year
  • Opportunities to play an active role in local and regional literature festivals, related events and a work project module
  • Integrated Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), enhancing your professional portfolio
Future employment Our English Language and English Literature degree provides continuous opportunities to develop employability skills and includes work experience options, on an optional work project module. There is a range of opportunities to study for a semester abroad in Europe and the USA in the second semester of the second year. Many graduates of English Language and English Literature will take a postgraduate education course as a fourth year of study and enter the teaching profession. Others will find that the skills acquired through the study of English Language are particularly highly regarded in all professions where good communication skills are prized such as publishing, journalism, public relations, human resources and web-based communication. Graduates also often take a certificate in TEFL and become teachers of English as a second language at home or abroad. Those graduates who achieve particularly good results in their first degree may choose to progress to a Masters course, which will then often lead to a career as a researcher or further study to PhD. Many students progress to careers requiring good communication skills such as Public Relations or develop research careers with media or publishing companies. Why the University of Worcester? The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation. At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education. • University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025. • First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025. • First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025. Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

Modules

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Assessment method

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How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
QQ23
Institution code:
W80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff, and normally looks for the equivalent of 3 A levels. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

Please visit the fees and finance pages of the University of Worcester website for tuition fee information: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/
English Language and English Literature at University of Worcester - UCAS