English and Modern Languages

The English side of the course offers you a choice of options covering a comprehensive span of literature written in the English language from its origins in Anglo-Saxon through to works produced in English-speaking countries across the world in the present day.

The Modern Language study will give you practical linguistic training, encourage you to think coherently about language as a subject of study and introduce you to the extensive and fascinating literatures and thought written in European Languages.

A typical week

Most students will have one or two tutorials a week, as well as compulsory language classes. Typically, you will also attend three to four lecture courses per subject. These tutorials may cover different approaches to literary analysis, introductions to some of the texts or other content you are studying, or general cultural and historical content related to your degree.

Tutorials are usually 1-4 students and a tutor. Seminar and language class sizes may vary depending on the options you choose or the language you are studying, but there would usually be no more than around 20 students, and would often be much smaller.

Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by staff who are tutors in their subject. Many are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are usually studying at doctoral level.

Visit our Academic Year page to find out more about how our teaching year is structured.

Courses

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Assessment

: Six papers are taken:

• Introduction to English language and literature
• One period paper from single honours English Language and Literature
• Two practical language papers
• Two literature papers in the modern language

Six written papers form the Year 1 examinations including a submitted portfolio of two essays for
Introduction to English language and literature. All exams must be passed, but marks do not count towards the final degree.

Graduates in English and Modern Languages go on to careers in a wide range of different fields including: