BA English Literature (Including Foundation Year) - English Literature Degree
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BA English Literature (including Foundation Year) at the University of Essex is a comprehensive four-year program that immerses students in English literature and academic skills. Covering literature from various periods and regions, it develops critical thinking, communication, and analytical abilities. Graduates are equipped for further study or careers in fields such as law, media, and the Civil Service. The program fosters a dynamic learning environment with expert lecturers and a range of teaching methods.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The BA English Literature (including Foundation Year) program at the University of Essex is a four-year undergraduate degree that provides students with a thorough grounding in English literature and academic skills. The program is designed to prepare students for further undergraduate study in English literature at Essex or for a variety of careers in fields such as law, PR, journalism, the media, the Civil Service, charity work, banking, and the NHS. The program's objectives are to:
- Develop students' knowledge and understanding of English literature from a variety of periods, genres, and cultures
- Enhance students' critical thinking and analytical skills
- Improve students' communication and writing skills
- Prepare students for further study or employment in a variety of fields
Outline:
The BA English Literature (including Foundation Year) program consists of four years of study. The first year is a foundation year, which provides students with a solid foundation in the key concepts and skills of English literature. The remaining three years of the program are spent studying a variety of English literature modules, as well as completing a dissertation in their final year. The program's content is divided into four main areas:
- Early Modern Literature (16th and 17th centuries)
- 18th and 19th Century Literature
- 20th and 21st Century Literature
- United States, Caribbean, and Transatlantic Literature Students can choose from a wide range of modules within each of these areas, allowing them to tailor their studies to their own interests. The program's structure is as follows:
- Year 0 (Foundation Year)
- Analysing the Social and Political World
- Research and Academic Development Skills
- Understanding People and Society
- Knowing Your World from Language to Politics
- Year 1
- Origins and Transformations in Literature and Drama
- Two compulsory modules with options from a list
- The Humanities Graduate: Future Pathways
- One compulsory module with options from a list
- Year 2
- Two compulsory modules with options from a list
- Two compulsory modules with options from a list
- Criticism: Practice and Theory
- Optional modules from a list
- Year 3
- Optional modules from a list
- Optional modules from a list
- Optional modules from a list
- Independent Literature Project
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Essays
- Reports
- In-class tests
- Book reports
- Individual or group oral presentations
- Small-scale research projects
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced and passionate academics who are experts in their field. Teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Independent study
Careers:
Graduates of the BA English Literature (including Foundation Year) program have gone on to work in a variety of fields, including:
- Law
- PR
- Journalism
- The media
- The Civil Service
- Charity work
- Banking
- The NHS
Other:
The BA English Literature (including Foundation Year) program is a challenging and rewarding degree that will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to succeed in their chosen career. The program is also a great way to meet new people, make friends, and learn about different cultures.
