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English BA

University of Leicester — Leicester, United Kingdom

English BA is a undergraduate Linguistics course at University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom. It takes 3-4 years, costs £20,950 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3-4 years · Full-time · Linguistics · £20,950 per year

Intakes: September

Our English BA offers the opportunity to study literature in a city with a rich history that stretches back two thousand years, from the Romans to its present-day multiculturalism. Leicester is the final resting place of King Richard III, immortalised by Shakespeare, and has been home to celebrated writers including Joe Orton and Sue Townsend. Today, the city continues to support a vibrant literary culture through the spoken word, publishing and community arts. You will explore the full range of literatures in English, from the late medieval period to the twenty-first century. Along the way, y

Modules

  • Reading Poetry
  • Writing Matters
  • The Novel Around the World
  • Renaissance Drama: Shakespeare and his Contemporaries
  • Introduction to Writing Creatively: Part 1
  • Film and Literature
  • Feminist Fiction
  • Introduction to Writing Creatively: Part 2
  • Literature for Children and Young Adults
  • American Literature in the Twenties and Thirties
  • Critical Perspectives 1
  • Critical Perspectives 2
  • Romantic Literature from Blake to Shelley
  • Eighteenth-Century Literature from Restoration to Revolution
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Adolescence in American Fiction and Film
  • Diversity in Contemporary American Literature
  • Using Stories
  • Gothic
  • Modern Literature from Conrad to Orwell
  • Contemporary Literature from 1945 to Now
  • Advanced Creative Writing Skills
  • Global Voices and the Publishing Industry
  • Arts Journalism
  • English and Education
  • Your Career and Other Stories
  • Dissertation (English)
  • Dissertation (Creative Writing)
  • Renaissance Literature from Utopia to Paradise Lost
  • Victorians: from Oliver Twist to The Picture of Dorian Gray

Careers

  • Pan Macmillan Publishing
  • Nub News
  • Manx Radio
  • Barclaycard
  • The British Council
  • Tokyo Metropolitan University
  • Cambridgeshire Constabulary
  • British Heart Foundation

Frequently asked questions

How long is English BA at University of Leicester?

English BA takes 3-4 years (Full-time).

How much does English BA at University of Leicester cost?

The listed tuition fee is £20,950 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does English BA start?

Intakes: September.

What level is English BA?

It is a undergraduate course in Linguistics.

What will I study on English BA?

Modules include Reading Poetry, Writing Matters, The Novel Around the World, Renaissance Drama: Shakespeare and his Contemporaries, Introduction to Writing Creatively: Part 1 and Film and Literature.

What careers can English BA lead to?

Typical roles include Pan Macmillan Publishing, Nub News, Manx Radio, Barclaycard, The British Council and Tokyo Metropolitan University.