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English Literature and American Studies (Newcastle), BA (Hons)

Northumbria University, United Kingdom

 
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Subject ranking

English
UK / Guardian 2025
33rd
Overall
UK / CUG 2025
34th
Overall
UK / Guardian 2025
39th

Costs

Course feesS$29.1K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$16.6K / year
Beer S$6
MacDonalds S$11
Cinema S$13
Coffee S$5
TotalS$45.7K / year

Entry requirements

A Level BBC
Diploma 2.8
International Baccalaureate 31

Scholarships

Northumbria Undergraduate Global Scholarship
£3000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Alumni Discount
20% for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Northumbria Postgraduate Global Scholarship
£2000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
T710
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
Course
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+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

4 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

Course summary

Our Joint Honours course in English Literature and American Studies allows you to combine the study of literary texts across a broad geographical and chronological range with a specific focus on the literature, culture, history, and politics of North America.Through inspired teaching and intellectual debate, we will nurture your passion by developing your creative and critical thinking. You will learn how to communicate effectively and solve complex problems as you develop an awareness of how past cultures, societies and texts shape our present and future.

Modules

For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk

Assessment method

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.


What you will learn

For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk

A local representative of Northumbria University in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.