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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Common Degree/Major Names

BA	English and American Literature
MA	English and Scottish Literature
BA	Medieval and Renaissance Studies
BA	TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
BA	Translation, Media and Modern Language

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Useful Skills

	Analytical
	Attention to Detail
	Creativity
	Empathy
	Listening
	Note Taking
	Organisation
	Research
	Speaking (Verbal Communication)
	Written Communication

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Institution	Country	Campus Type	Size	Education Model	Selectivity
UWE Bristol	UK	City Campus, Suburban Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)	Less Selective (>75% admitted). Certain courses are more competitive and therefore will be more selective.
University of East Anglia (UEA)	UK	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
University of Essex	UK	Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Brunel University London	UK	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Selective (25-50% admitted) Admissions rate varies by subjects, with Medicine and Healthcare subjects extremely selective
The University of Sheffield	UK	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Researched Focused Institution	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
University of Cambridge	UK	City Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - Generally 7,7,6 at HL and may be subject specific
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)	Hong Kong	City Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated and Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
California State University, Long Beach	USA	Suburban Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model): Accessible, Practical, Affordable	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Syracuse University	USA	City Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	We offer both liberal arts and pre-professional programs of study, with a flexible curriculum.	Selective (25-50% admitted) Rates of admission vary by intended program of study
Minerva University	USA, South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan.	City Campus	Small Institution <5000	Fully active learning in every class. Small, engaging seminar format.	Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/applicant-qualifications/
Fordham University	USA	Urban City	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Liberal Arts	Selective (25-50% admitted)
UBC - University of British Columbia	Canada	Suburban Campus, City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	We offer a flexible approach to academics that allows learners to choose their own path to success.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) - Admission is competitive and holistic - different courses and campuses will vary in requirements.
Trinity College Dublin	Ireland	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single or Joint honours focus (but with some flexibility in pathways, and opportunities to undertake electives in different disciplines).	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
University of Warwick	UK	Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Warwick have single and joint degree courses available with a focus on Interdisciplinarity	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Rollins College	USA	Suburban Campus	Small Institution <5000	Liberal Arts and Sciences	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)

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