University of Sheffield

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English Literature (BA)

University of Sheffield

Faculty:SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:English Language and Literature, General
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $29,223

Cost per year has been converted from British Pounds (?16,800) to Canadian dollars.

Careers:Managers in PublishingEditors

Description:

We seek to foster your love of literature, film, and theatre, so you graduate with a real understanding and appreciation of the subject area. You'll be introduced to writing in English from the Renaissance to the present, and have the opportunity to participate in new research areas such as Animal Studies. We encourage you to widen your interests within the subject.

There are a variety of optional modules on offer led by leading researchers in the field. These may include: Representing the Holocaust; Performing Shakespeare; America in the 1960s; War on Screen; Literature & Nonsense; Afro-American Literature; Marx, Darwin, Freud. We also introduce you to the key methods of cultural analysis, and a broad historical sweep of literary periods in order to expand your enthusiasms. We have particular strengths in the Gothic, American cold war culture, Early Modern literature, and Victorian literature, amongst others. You can also take creative writing modules throughout the degree programme, as well as joining modules run by our colleagues in theatre.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •   English 
Applicants are required to have an average of 80% in six grade 12 U, U/C or M courses, typically including English Literature, English Language & Literature, or English Language. Applicants not presenting English Language, English Literature or English Language & Literature may still be considered where relevant interest and experience in the literary arts (including film or media) can be demonstrated.

Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0]
Application Notes : International students need an overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on May 30, 2018