| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The English with Education program at Ulster University fosters a love of reading and English language, developing students' analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills. Through a diverse range of modules, students explore English literature, language, and education, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach English in various settings. The program emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, preparing graduates for careers in education, media, publishing, and beyond.
Program Outline
It aims to develop students' analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills through a diverse range of modules that allow them to explore their interests.
Course Structure:
The program consists of three years of full-time study (four years if you choose to do a placement). Throughout the program, students will encounter different teaching and learning experiences, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group work. Timetabled sessions typically amount to around 9 hours per week, but students can expect to spend much more time reading and engaging with the material.
Course Content:
The program covers a broad range of topics in English literature, language, and education. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach English effectively in a variety of settings. Some of the key areas covered include:
- Literary criticism and theory
- Shakespeare and Renaissance literature
- Modern drama and postmodern literature
- Children's literature
- English language acquisition
- Literacy development
- Teaching methodologies
- Assessment and evaluation
- Special topics in English literature, such as:
- Women's writing
- Narratives of slavery
- Historical fiction
- Gothic and romantic writing
- Victorian literature
- Modern Irish writers
- Contemporary fiction
- Love poetry
- Professional skills development, such as:
- Writing
- Editing
- Public speaking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Research
- Critical thinking
Modules:
The program is comprised of numerous modules, with each module offering specific learning outcomes and assessments.
Year One:
- Contemporary Educational Issues
- Facilitating An Effective Learning Environment
- University English Literature: An Introduction
- Theory and Other Monsters
- Professional and Creative Writing: An Introduction
- Irish Literature and Society: An Introduction (optional)
- Writing Matters (optional)
- Pandemic Prose in the Viral Village (optional)
Year Two:
- Industrial Educational Placement (optional)
- Learning and Teaching with Technology (optional)
- Physical Health and Wellbeing (optional)
- Early Modern English Culture 1509-1659: Poetry, Prose, Drama (optional)
- Tales of the Familiar and the Exotic: The Beginnings of Modern Fiction in English (optional)
- Rhymes Of Passion: A Brief History Of Love Poetry (optional)
- Writing and Editing (optional)
- Modern Drama and Its Influences (optional)
- Sex and the City of God: religion and sexuality in American literature (optional)
- Angels, Madwomen and Whores (optional)
- Writing the North: Ulster Literature (optional)
- Contemporary World Fiction in English (optional)
- How It Is: Samuel Beckett Studies (optional)
- Adaptation and Historical Fiction (optional)
- Gothic and Romantic Writing (optional)
- English Exchange (optional)
Year Three:
- Inclusive Educational Practices
- Multicultural education and language learning
- English Placement (optional)
- English Abroad (DIAS) (optional)
- Black Lives Recovered and Remade (optional)
- The ‘Impact of Translation’ in Modern Irish and British Literature (optional)
Year Four:
- Dissertation
- Nineteenth Century Literature (optional)
- Twentieth-Century Literature (optional)
- How to be Modern: Writing from the Jazz Age, 1910-1930 (optional)
- Bonnets, Beards and Bastards: The Fiction of the Victorian Period (optional)
- Nineteenth-Century American Literature (optional)
- Twentieth-Century American Literature (optional)
- Body, Mind and Soul in Novels and Non-Fiction from Addison to Austen (optional)
- The Ulster-Scots Literary Tradition 1750 - 2000 (optional)
- From The Vote To The Pill: C20th And C21st Women's Writing (optional)
- Writing Ireland: Ulysses to Normal People (optional)
- Shakespeare (optional)
- Narratives of Slavery (optional)
Assessment:
Modes of assessment:
Assessments are conducted through a combination of continuous coursework and formal examinations.
Specific assessment methods:
- Essays
- Research papers
- Seminar presentations
- Group projects
- Portfolios
- Podcasts
- Exams
Grading system:
The program utilizes a standard grading system with a pass mark of 40%.
Honors classification:
Final year performance determines the class of honors awarded:
- First Class (70%+)
- Second Class Upper (60-69%
- Second Class Lower (50-59%)
- Third Class (40-49%)
Teaching:
Teaching methods:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Group work
- Independent study
- Individual consultations
- Online learning materials
Teaching staff:
The program is taught by a team of qualified and experienced academics, including professors, readers, senior lecturers, and lecturers. The staff are actively involved in research and are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality learning experience.
Careers:
Potential career paths:
The program equips graduates with skills and knowledge valuable in a wide range of careers, including:
- Teacher
- Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
- Human Resources Officer
- Journalist
- Librarian
- Artistic Director
- Civil Servant
- Researcher
- Editor
- Communications specialist
- Content writer
- Marketing specialist
- Policy analyst
- Social worker
Graduate outcomes:
Alumni of the program have found success in various industries, including education, media, publishing, government, and non-profit organizations.
Other:
Placement opportunities:
The program offers an optional placement module, providing students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a relevant workplace.
Study abroad:
Students have the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs at partner institutions in various locations, including the US and Europe.
- The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in English language and literature, while also developing their teaching skills and knowledge of educational theory.
- The program emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
- The program provides students with opportunities to engage with their peers and the teaching staff both inside and outside the classroom.
Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status Fees
£4,750.00
England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees
£9,250.00
International Fees
£16,320.00
