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English Language and Literature, BA (Hons)
Coventry University, United Kingdom
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UK / Times 47th
UK / Guardian 56th
UK / The Times 138th
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Duration
2028
Course summary
Interested in both Literature and Language? Our BA English Language and Literature degree combines the study of both and can help you to think about and analyse the world in new ways.English Literature and Language should appeal to you if you have an interest in:how language is used in everyday communication, including the digital world, and how it varies depending on who uses it, where, and whythe study of literary texts and literary genres from the Renaissance to the 21st century.Key course benefits:
- You can develop transferable skills in criticism, analysis and interpersonal communication which are vital in many careers, such as the teaching, legal, media, marketing, financial and public sector professions.
- You can develop further grounding in both linguistic and literary analysis, and develop your understanding of language use and literary genres and periods.
- Through your study of English language, you will develop an understanding of how English works as a system of communication that helps to define ourselves, the societies we live in, and the whole world.
- In English literature, you’ll have the opportunity to examine a range of fictional works from different countries and explore the ways in which the world is interpreted through them.
- We have significant links with a wide variety of potential employers such as secondary schools, magazines, newspapers and local charities.
Modules
This course has a common first yearThe common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).Common first year coursesEnglish Literature BA (Hons)English and Creative Writing BA (Hons)English Language and Teaching English as a Foreign Language BA (Hons)Languages for Global Communication BA (Hons)Year TwoIn year two, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. We do this by embedding the following four principles into the curriculum and developing your:Technical skills – digital fluency, backed with the right academic knowledgeStudy skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learnerProfessional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your careerGlobal awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizenIn year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with: Shakespeare, gender and sexuality, and new media, amongst others.Placement YearAfter the end of the second year, you have the option to take either a Professional Placement year2 (in the UK, or abroad) or a Study Abroad year2, and if you do so, you will take a non-credit bearing module which will help you learn from and reflect upon your experiences.There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.Final YearYear three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from years one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor and your Academic Personal Tutor.You will be asked to choose optional modules totalling 120 credits in your final year.We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.Assessment methods can include:Formal examinationsPhase testsEssaysGroup projectsPresentationsReportsProjectsCourseworkIndividual AssignmentsThe Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
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