Course summary
Why Study English Literature and Creative Writing with a Year Abroad at Kent? • Play to your strengths: We do not have exams, and our coursework often goes beyond the standard essay or dissertation. This way you are assessed by your best work. • Study literature your way: Our course covers a variety of genres. Whether you love Jane Austen or William Shakespeare, dystopian fiction, the gothic or modern and contemporary poetry, we specialise in the literature you are passionate about. • Project-based programmes: Creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Shape your degree according to your interests; you might make a documentary film, script a video game, assemble a journal, compose a collection of poetry, write a novella or plan and pitch an exhibition. • Study Abroad: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. By making the decision to study abroad for a year demonstrates that you are flexible in your outlook and have the enthusiasm and drive to succeed in new environments. • Learn from literary experts: Our staff are industry professionals and encourage you to engage with new and inspiring work. You'll discover how literature tackles challenges such as immigration, climate change, racial inequality, and women’s rights using the power of the written word.
Modules
Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Changing Literatures: From Chaucer to the Contemporary Adventures in Criticism Creative Writing Foundations Optional modules may include: Class: Naratives of Exclusion and Belonging American Power, American Protest Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Approaching Poetry Writing Fiction Right/Write to the World: Displacement, Social Movements, Political Action Optional modules may include: TBC Year Abroad Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: The Project Optional modules may include: TBC
How to apply
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:
- Q329
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/132/english-literature-and-creative-writing
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £18600 | Year 1 |
International | £18600 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Clearing contact details
Publicised Clearing Enquiries Contact
Course contact details
Admissions Contact
01227 768896
01227 827077