English Language and English Literature

University of Worcester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years English literature and creative writingEnglish language

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

About this course

Overview

Studying a joint honours in degree in English Language and English Literature lets you develop a well-rounded understanding of how the spoken and written components of language shape how literature is produced. You’ll acquire analytical skills through examining speeches, texts, and prose through the frameworks of various theoretical concepts. As you develop a critical awareness of the relationship between texts and their contexts you will see how language shapes our worlds and brings thoughts to life.

The course provides a supportive learning environment through lectures, seminars, and workshops led by specialist staff. Students graduate with a broad range of communication skills transferrable across multiple industries.

Key features

  • Develop evaluation and reflection of linguistic and stylistic choices

  • Study diverse literatures emanating from the sixteenth through to the twenty-first centuries – and encompassing both ‘canonical’ and ‘marginal’ texts

  • Clear focus on the socio-cultural aspects of language use and an emphasis on the development of research skills with opportunities to present research outcomes through a student conference in the final year

  • Opportunities to play an active role in local and regional literature festivals, related events and a work project module

  • Integrated Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), enhancing your professional portfolio

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, English language
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £21,000

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    University of Worcester

    Worcester

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