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Course summary
Overview The writers of Britain and America are deeply connected. They share common language, readers, and reference points. And they’re also very different. Our English and American Literature degree explores the commonalities and differences. You’ll study in Norwich, a UNESCO City of Literature with a vibrant contemporary writing scene. American Studies and Creative Writing are two of the most famous and highly regarded departments in the UK. You’ll learn with authors and experts doing world-leading research on Anglo-American literature. You’ll delve into works from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Whitman and Dickinson. You’ll read contemporary poets and novelists such as Leslie Marmon Silko, Colson Whitehead and Terrance Hayes. In your third year, you’ll get to experience the U.S. first-hand. You’ll spend the entire year learning at an American university. You can also add a comparative dimension by studying in Canada. Or you could split the year with one semester in the U.S. and the other in Australia, New Zealand, or Hong Kong. Our English and American Literature degree provides tools to comprehend the past and present. UEA is home to UEA Live, which hosts an acclaimed annual literary festival. Previous speakers include UEA alumni like Ian McEwan and Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro. Other speakers have included Toni Morrison, Susan Sontag, Zadie Smith, and Salman Rushdie. On this course you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Anglo-American literary cultures. It prepares you for a range of career options. Our graduates have moved into research, teaching, journalism, and the Civil Service. Publishing, NGOs, PR, and marketing are among other destinations. Are you ready to start your literary adventure? Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
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:
- TQ7B
- Institution code:
- E14
- 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 - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits
Scottish Higher - AAAAA
Scottish Advanced Higher - BBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
T Level - Not accepted
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information. If you do not have an A-Level or equivalent qualification in one of the subjects listed above, once you have submitted your UCAS form we may then contact you to ask you to submit a short analysis of a passage of a literary text in support of your application. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each component) |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing). We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| International | £20600* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Provider information
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ