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English Literature and Journalism 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

1Dec
University of Worcester - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Overview Studying English Literature and Journalism as a joint honours degree lets you explore literature in a variety of contexts alongside researching and communicating current affairs. You’ll cultivate analytical skills through the study of a range of texts and apply that same mindset to the construction and delivery of news stories. You will explore a range of cutting-edge thinking in spheres as diverse as Shakespeare in performance, environmental writing and postcolonial literature. Combined with the understanding you will gain of journalism in today’s society, students will develop wide-ranging communication skills. The course combines theoretical and practical elements through lectures, seminars, projects, and placements. Students graduate with academic and hands-on experience valued by employers in a range of different industries. Key features

  • Study diverse literature emanating from the sixteenth through to the twenty-first centuries – and encompassing both ‘canonical’ and ‘marginal’ texts
  • A long, established course that has continually evolved with an excellent staff team of highly-skilled and enthusiastic lecturers who are experienced teachers and published researchers
  • Strong emphasis on the development of advanced literacy and communication skills
  • Students are taught by experienced, trained and practising journalists and also benefit from an exciting programme of guest lecturers from within the industry
  • Excellent work placement opportunities, developed in collaboration with local organisations, including the BBC. Opportunities to play an active role in local and regional literature festivals and related events
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 focussed 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.
  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.
  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.
  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.
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

29Jan

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:
QP35
Institution code:
W80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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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90%
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 Literature and Journalism at University of Worcester - UCAS