Course summary
TEF Gold
University of Huddersfield has opted into the TEF and received a Gold award.
If you love books and enjoy exploring new ideas, then English Literature is for you. During this course, you’ll not only get to read (and discuss) some of the greatest works ever written but also learn how to research, analyse, debate and create. There are lots of English Literature courses out there, so why choose us?
- We offer a wide range of module options to choose from, diverse and unique forms of coursework assessment (but no exams), and excellent employment prospects.
- Our team of academic staff are ranked in the top 5 in the UK for the quality of their research publications (REF 2014).
- We get you out of the classroom on a range of exciting field trips including Bronte Parsonage, the British Library and Shakespeare's Globe in London.
- You'll learn to navigate digital resources and to present your ideas using the latest media.
- Every year students also have the chance to get involved in events at the Huddersfield Literature Festival - https://www.huddlitfest.org.uk/
Course details
Modules
Year 1 Core module: Literary Genres Option modules: Choose four from a list which may include: Thinking Critically The Essay Integrated Learning Portfolio Introduction to Research Year 2 Core modules: Literary Histories Critical Concepts 1 English Literature Work Placement Option modules: Choose two from a list which may include: Literature and Making Research Methods Year 3 (optional placement year) Final year Core modules: Advanced Critical Practice Critical Concepts 2 Dissertation in English Literature Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: Public Humanities
Assessment method
The assessment of this course will be based on both written and practical work including examinations, essays, presentations, posters, research projects and screencasts. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University's International Office. If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/ Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/howtoapply/entryrequirements/
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £15000 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £15000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for full details of the scholarship http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH