English with Education, BA (Hons)

At Ulster University in the United Kingdom, the English program focuses on key authors from the Elizabethan era to the 20th century, including Shakespeare and Seamus Heaney. It combines a one-third compulsory historical core with two-thirds optional modules, allowing students to explore areas like creative writing, gender studies, American literature, historical fiction, and modern drama. In the final year, students complete a dissertation on a topic of their choice, fostering expertise while building a strong foundation in English literature.Studying Education as a minor alongside another subject provides an introduction to contemporary educational theory and practice in Northern Ireland, the UK, and internationally, ideal for future careers in education. Modules typically include two-hour lectures and one-hour seminars weekly, with substantial independent learning. Students interested in teaching may pursue this before a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, though the course does not award Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).