Summary
This programme enables you to develop analytical skills by exploring a diverse range of texts, including novels, poems, plays, films, images and graphic novels. You will look at how meaning is created through language and form and at relationships between texts and contemporary cultural issues.
All of City College Norwich’s Degree programmes are validated by the UEA, meaning that the quality of the awards you get is assured by a world-renowned Higher Education organisation.
Teaching is usually over three terms of ten weeks, each with a weekly attendance of two days a week. You will normally study two modules, worth 20 credits, each term (plus a dissertation worth 40 credits in the third year). Teaching will involve lectures, guest speakers, small group sessions or seminars, tutorials, workshops, theatre and cinema and field trips. The list below indicates the modules that make up the programme.
Year 1 (level 4) modules
Higher learning skills
Myth and Criticism
Genre
The Evolution of Western Society
Reading the Visual
Children’s Literature OR Creative Writing
Year 2 (level 5) modules
Preparation for Work and Research
Medieval Life and Literature
The Renaissance
Madness, Trauma and Culture
Revolution and Reaction
Children’s Literature OR Creative Writing
Year 3 (level 6) modules
Dissertation (40 credits)
Victorians and Victorianism
Global Literature and Culture
Contemporary Literature and Culture
Dystopian Fiction
UCAS Code Q320
If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Dr Liz Bellamy - Course Leader BA (Hons) English, email: elizabeth.bellamy@ccn.ac.uk
Why our College?
Flexible study options
Most of our courses require two days per week attendance at college. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.
Smaller class sizes
Our smaller class sizes mean you get all the support you need during your studies. This is a crucial difference to larger universities and provides you with access to your lecturers when you need them.
Outstanding progression
97% of our full time graduates and 100% of our part time graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after completing their degree (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes, 2019, for CCN, published by Office for Students)
Entry Requirements
We attract students from varied backgrounds and encourage them to reach their full potential. A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points is usually required, normally including English, but we have no standard offer as we take into account your reference, motivation and commitment to the course, as well as any projected or actual A level grades or other qualifications. We welcome students from Access Diplomas (with 21 credits at Merit or above)
Applicants who do not hold these Tariff points/Credits may be invited to interview, to determine their suitability for the course.
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading), the required minimum is: Academic IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice shop for advice and guidance. International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage
Assessment
All modules are assessed at the end of the term and some modules have additional mid-term assignments. We use various assessment methods, including examinations, essays, in class assessments, presentations, creative writing exercises and portfolios, dissertations and projects.
Progression
Students have moved on to PGCE or other Teacher Training courses. Others have gone on complete Masters degrees and Doctorates.
Career Progression
Graduates may wish to move into teaching, journalism, public relations, marketing or publishing
Fees
Course fee per year: £8,000
