English Literature BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The English Literature BA (Hons) at De Montfort University combines classic and contemporary literature with a focus on critical analysis, creative thinking, and research skills. Students can choose from various routes, including Creative Writing, Drama, and Media, and benefit from a lively academic community, high student satisfaction, and opportunities for international experiences and digital humanities exploration. The program equips graduates with strong communication, research, and critical thinking skills for careers in media, publishing, teaching, and other fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Combines classic and contemporary literature, from Chaucer to 21st-century fiction.
• Offers a lively and welcoming community of passionate academics.
• Equips students with critical analysis, creative thinking, research skills.
• Allows for route selection in Creative Writing, Drama, Education, English Language, Film, History, Journalism, or Media.
• Boasts 90% student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2022).

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Block 1: Approaches to Reading and Writing
• Block 2: Introduction to the Novel
• Block 3: Introduction to Drama (Shakespeare) or a chosen route
• Block 4: Poetry and Society
• Year 2:
• Block 1: Exploration and Innovation: Medieval to Early Modern Literature
• Block 2: Romantic and Victorian Literature
• Block 3: Text Technologies or a chosen route
• Block 4: Adaptations of The Classics
• Year 3:
• Dissertation
• Block 2: Textual Studies Using Computers
• Block 3: World Englishes: On the Page and Beyond or a chosen route
• Block 4: Modernism and Magazines

Assessment:

• Essays
• Presentations
• Project work
• Research
• Examinations
• Practical work (e.g.
sonnet production using replica printing press)
• Peer evaluation
• Creative work
• Self-evaluation
• Blogs
• Dissertation

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Tutorials
• Group tutorials
• Student-led seminars
• Reading groups

Careers:

• Media
• Marketing
• Publishing
• Teaching
• Public relations
• Civil service
• Alumni success stories: BBC, Penguin Random House, Pan Macmillan

Other:

• Block teaching approach for focused learning and engagement.
• Personal tutor and peer mentoring support.
• DMU Global international experience program for study/work abroad opportunities.
• High-quality library resources and online access to materials.
• Focus on technology integration and digital skills development.
• Employable graduates with strong communication, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Accessible and inclusive learning environment with UDL principles and DMU Replay technology.

UK

2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250

EU/International

2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £15,750