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Edinburgh Napier University

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Napier University

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Sep-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,160 / year

Next Intake 9-Sep-2024

English

About

The top UK modern university for English The Times Good University Guide 2021 and The Complete University Guide 2022

Overview

This English degree will develop your critical skills and nurture your awareness of the enduring appeal of literature in the modern world.

Study English literature from Shakespeare to contemporary popular culture, via classic works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. You'll learn about these texts in their cultural-historical contexts and within wider theoretical frameworks, considering the ways they function in society. You'll study English within exciting interdisciplinary contexts and benefit from the wide range of subject expertise within the English subject group.

Edinburgh is a vibrant city with a rich literary heritage, offering an excellent learning environment and lots of world-leading cultural events, such as the International Book Festival. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad through our exchange programmes.

The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or take a work placement in industry.

This qualification will prepare you for a career in a number of areas of the cultural and creative industries and beyond.

We have a 95% satisfaction rate for our English course (National Student Survey, 2021)

Study English literature in its cultural-historical context, considering the significance of texts in society from the Elizabethan age to the present.

You'll learn about major genres and critical issues within the field of English studies including a range of subjects from:

Shakespeare to transgressive texts
poetry from the Romantic age to the present
the modern novel to eco-critical narratives
Scottish, Irish and American literatures
science fiction to modern drama
literary theory to the gothic tradition in literature

This course aims to develop a broad knowledge of the relationships between literature, culture and the modern world. By the end of the course you'll be able to engage in informed and critical readings of literature and to understand the contexts within which works of literature are produced.

This is a full-time course studied over four years. You'll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops and independent study.

Module choices in creative writing allow you to apply your understanding of literature to your own creative work.

Additional costs

There are no additional costs that are mandatory to pass the course.

All compulsory texts studied on the programme should be available in the university library. Accessing those texts may require student organisation, such as requesting ahead of time if available copies are all on loan. Many texts are available for free online via the university library holdings, through major online repositories such as archive.org, Jstor, and similar databases. Some readings are digitised and provided via the Moodle virtual learning environment. Any films or visual materials studied are usually accessible for free through Box of Broadcasts, or a screening is put on.

However, many students like to have their own copies of compulsory texts. This can be advantageous in terms of notetaking and detailed engagement over an extended period. Texts we teach are mostly available in mass-market paperback, and copies can often be obtained cheaply secondhand.

It may also be useful to allow a budget for printing materials (although submission is now almost entirely electronic), and to have a storage device for your work such as a USB stick (although networked storage is available via university computers).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Students from Jordan would generally be required to complete an international foundation programme to be considered for entry to year one of our bachelor courses.

If you think you might need to complete a foundation or pathway programme, please contact the International Team to discuss your options at [email protected]

Career

Career opportunities include:

Writer
Teacher
Publisher
Journalist
Arts Administrator

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,160 / year

How to Apply

Application costs

UCAS charges an administration fee of £13 to apply for a single course, and £24 to apply for up to five courses.

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Personal statement

Your personal statement on your UCAS form is your chance to shine. It’s crucial to your application and can determine what offers you receive.

When writing your statement:

make sure it's styled in a formal manner and reads well
write in a precise way using small paragraphs
focus on your strengths, achievements and aspirations
write about your skills and give examples
explain why the course is interesting to you
show that you've done your research
be truthful, accurate and enthusiastic
check your spelling and grammar

Be sure to include:

your reasons for choosing the course
relevant work or academic experience and skills
personal interests that relate to the course
your career goals
any plans for taking a year out (if applicable)

The UCAS website provides further guidance and tips on writing your personal statement. Remember that every institution you apply to receives the same personal statement.

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Part-time courses

Applications for part-time study are made online from your chosen course information page.

First, find a course that's right for you.
Then, click the apply button at the top-right of the page.

You’ll need:

a valid email address
your educational details
a personal statement
reference contact details
scanned copies of your qualifications
proof of language proficiency if English is not your first language

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College students

We offer advanced entry to a number of courses for college students. With an HNC you'd normally be accepted into year two of a degree, while an HND could put you straight into year three. Check the entry requirements of your chosen course for details.

We also offer an Associate Student scheme with partner colleges, guaranteeing you an offer of a place at Edinburgh Napier on some courses.

To find out where your college qualification could take you at Edinburgh Napier, contact us on [email protected].

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Access courses

If want to study at university but don't have the usual entry requirements, an access course may be your answer.

Access courses help prepare you for studying at University and are run by local colleges throughout Scotland. You can study a variety of subjects relevant to the degree course you want to join, either on a full-time or part-time basis.

Visit the Scottish Wider Access Programme website for a list of east Scotland access courses.

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International students

Applicants from overseas will need to satisfy our entry requirements along with a specified level of English-language ability. Visit our country information pages to find requirements for your country.

If you are not a national of the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you will typically need to apply for a Tier 4 Visa to study with us. You'll need to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies to apply for the Tier 4 Visa – we’ll take you through the process of obtaining this once you have an offer.

To find out more about visa requirements, visit our visa and immigration section.

For any queries about visas, contact our international support team on [email protected] or call +44 (0)333 900 6040. For queries about entry requirements and applying, contact [email protected].

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Deferred entry

If you've been offered a place, you can choose to delay starting your studies for one year. Deferred entry is granted at the discretion of our admissions team and it’s advisable to talk to them before applying for deferred entry.

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UCAS Extra

From 25 February, applicants can make additional university and course choices via UCAS Extra.

If you used all five options in your original application and have since been declined or rejected any offers, you can use this process to find another path. Check your eligibility in UCAS Track.

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Clearing

Clearing provides you with an opportunity to apply for courses later in the year through UCAS if you have not received any offer.

Clearing is available from 5 July onwards and enables applicants who are not holding any offers of admission to apply for places, subject to availability. Applications for Clearing open in July and will remain open until all clearing places have been filled.

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Graduate Apprenticeships

Search and apply for Graduate Apprenticeships on www.apprenticeships.scot. You'll need a CV, and we recommend checking the website regularly for new vacancies.

Get in touch with us [email protected] and we can arrange a chat. You will need support from your employer, and your job role must be relevant to your chosen subject area.

After you apply

UCAS will confirm it's received your application, then pass us a copy for processing.

You can track your application and decisions made on UCAS Track.

It's vital you monitor your application and review any offers made. Find out more about what happens after you apply, the offers you may receive and how to respond.

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