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BA (Hons)

English Language & Literature (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

L556

Delivery

Campus Taught

Explore the relationship between English Language and Literature on this Foundation Entry programme, where you’ll analyse a wide range of different texts – from classic works of literature to popular media.

Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.

You can tailor this course to your interests – our modules include semantics and pragmatics, gender and language, Shakespeare, the fairy tale, and the short story.

This programme is suitable if you’re aiming to teach English at secondary level, where it’s increasingly important that you demonstrate knowledge of both language and literature. The incorporation of ‘both sides’ of English develops skills which are relevant to a number of different careers.

Why study with us

English Language courses at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked 3rd in the UK for organisation and management with 90% agreeing (NSS, 2022).
Gain work experience later in the course through optional modules in volunteering, leadership and mentoring accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
You’ll have the opportunity to publish your work in our Journal of Undergraduate research, Diffusion.

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What you'll do

We’ll focus on your written, oral and transferable skills to ensure you’re employable in a global workplace.
There are opportunities for further study and your career prospects will be broad - from jobs in teaching, to heritage, journalism and the creative industries.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

90%Face-to-face

10%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Join us on campus

Book a place at our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 17 June. Here you'll be able to explore our campus and facilities, meet academic staff & chat to students.

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Future careers

Our English Language and Literature Foundation Entry degree could lead to a career in law, teaching, journalism, publishing, arts administration, theatre, advertising, manufacturing and finance.

Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

First year£11,000 for the first year

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country and see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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We work on the principle of shared learning. You’ll learn through traditional academic lectures and also be involved in learning sessions, seminars, practical workshops and student presentations.

Our library is updated regularly and we make use of extensive online resources.

Your classroom activities will include sessions on project management and problem-solving, team-working, work experience skills such as transferability, personal and career development as well as on producing a report and accompanying material and CVs.

You’ll also participate in projects outside the University, in partnership with local businesses and community groups.

We use a variety of assessment methods including coursework assignments, student presentations and group-work activities, such as the construction of a literary blog and the planning of a literary festival or academic style conference. Some modules include a written examination, which accounts for 50% or less of the overall module mark.

Our team work with the media, including the BBC, both television and radio, as well as PBS America.

They act as consultants with a range of businesses, such as Lancaster Theatre Productions and The Lancaster Literature Festival. We’re also involved with events at the Whitworth Gallery, The Harris Museum and Library and International Slavery Museum, Liverpool.

We have links with a network of schools in the region for those interested in pursuing careers in teaching and education.

We also have affiliations with a number of professional academic bodies, such as the British Association for American Studies, European Association for American Studies, Transatlantic Studies Association, Collegium for African American Research, the National Black Arts Association, Multi-Ethnic Studies Europe and America (MESEA) and Centre for the Study of International Slavery at the International Slavery Museum.

Some of the highlights of this programme include:

A creative mix of tradition and innovation in topic and delivery.

Modules in popular culture and contemporary literature as well as studies in classical literature.
The study of traditional literature from the sixteenth century to the contemporary era, including William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens, as well as ‘new’ fictions, for example, in American literature and culture, gothic fictions, film adaptation and children’s literature.
A chance to gain valuable work experience relating to your studies - for example our work-related live project which could include planning for a conference, literature festival, reading project, setting up an exhibition and much more through the ELSIE Project.
Support from the University’s Worldwise Learning Centre, where you can access the latest language learning and digital technologies, including Rosetta Stone.
Learning with research-active tutors, who are specialists in their fields. You’ll get the opportunity to work with them as well as writing an article for Diffusion, a journal published by the University featuring supervised undergraduate research.
Field trips to museums, archival resources, readings and theatres, such as the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford to view a play; and Dove Cottage and other literary sites in the Lake District.
An opportunity to meet writers and literary critics.

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This course is based in the School of Humanities, Language & Global Studies located in the Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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