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English Literature and/or Language
A degree in English language and literature is designed to get you reading books, analyzing theories, critiquing prose and verse, and taking a more critical look at the signs and words surrounding us every day. The aim is to get students thinking creatively and analytically about the English language; this differs from other modern language degrees as it is intended for students already proficient in written and spoken English. An English degree can focus equally on the literature and language sides, while others specialize in one or the other; this will usually be clear from the course title.
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English Literature and/or Language
Campus | Institution Name | Country | Campus Style | Institution Size | Selectivity | Education Model |
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University of Birmingham | UK, UAE | Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station. | Very Large Institution >30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus. | |
Brunel University London | UK | Suburban Campus | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) Admissions rate varies by subjects, with Medicine and Healthcare subjects extremely selective | Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution | |
Cardiff University | UK | City Campus | Very Large Institution >30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects | |
University of Chichester | UK | City Island Campus - Our main campus is just fifteen minutes walk from Chichester city centre. | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Less Selective (>75% admitted) - certain courses are more competitive than others and therefore more selective. | Both Single and Dual honours at Undergraduate with a focus on practical application | |
University of Essex | UK | Suburban Campus | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution | |
University of Exeter | UK | Our high quality education is offered in a safe, supportive and friendly environment at our campuses | Large Institution 15,000-30,000 | Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted) | Employability-driven and student-focused teaching | |
University of Lancaster | UK, Germany, Ghana | UK Rural Campus 15 minutes bus ride from the City centre of Lancaster.
Ghana and Germany - City Campus | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Selective (25-50% admitted) | We are one of the few universities to offer a major/minor system for the majority of our courses. This means that students will apply for a major subject through UCAS, then upon arrival choose an additional minor subject. Students will then study both of these subjects for their first year. | |
University of Leicester | UK | All our properties in The City are purpose-built blocks within ten minutes’ walk of campus. | Medium Institution 5000-15,000 | Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) | We are proud to be one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities. |
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Analytical | |
Organisation | |
Research | |
Creativity | |
Speaking (Verbal Communication) | |
Written Communication | |
Attention to Detail | |
Listening |
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