BA English Literature and Politics

Whiteknights Campus, Reading, United Kingdom

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# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

36 monthsProgram duration

25,250 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

If politics is ‘the art of the possible’ and literature is ‘the art of persuasion’ then this joint degree programme will give you a thorough understanding of the ways in which our society works. Why study this course? English Literature and Politics is an increasingly popular joint honours course because it allows our students to debate some of the most pressing problems in our world today from different perspectives: through the ways in which they are represented in literary works and in the modes of analysis of political theory, comparative government and international relations. You will be taught by members of the Department of English Literature and the Department of Politics and International Relations, both of which are leaders in their field with a distinguished record of research. This allows us to continually extend our curriculum, to take account of current events and emerging political controversies and to ensure that you encounter the best writing in English, from the past to the present day. Our teaching is based on small-group seminar discussion, and all members of the Department, from professors to new lecturers, teach at every level. We have MA and PhD courses on everything from Children’s Literature to International Security Studies for those who wish to continue their studies with us. Our Placement scheme allows you to spend time in a work environment relevant to your studies during your degree, and to integrate that work into your degree course. After the course A degree in English Literature and Politics opens many doors. As a Reading graduate you will enter the job market with well-developed skills of oral communication, research and writing, together with a high level of cultural literacy and critical sophistication. Our graduates are in high demand for their analytical skills and are recognised for the specialist knowledge and expertise they can offer to the public and private sector alike. This is an attractive profile: Reading graduates in English Literature and Politics have taken up jobs in television, film, theatre, publishing, public relations and advertising, journalism, education (primary, secondary and tertiary), travel and tourism, events planning, retail management and a variety of communication fields. Some pursue further study in law, in archival studies, in English literature and even in medicine. Some graduates put their special skills of political analysis to direct use in the Home and European civil services, political research units and aid agencies. Our innovative Professional Track programme will ensure that you have the ‘complete package’ that employers are looking for: a good degree, workplace skills and experience.

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

TOEFL

100+

International Baccalaureate

30+

IELTS

A-levels: BBB including grade B in English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects are English Language, English Language & Literature, Drama & Theatre Studies and Creative Writing. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM (Modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement).

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,535 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

25,250 GBP

Other Expenses

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The University of Reading offers undergraduate students a number of study abroad opportunities at partner institutions across the world, and all students can learn a language alongside their studies for free via the Institution-Wide Language Programme. Languages currently include Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, French, German, modern Greek, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and British Sign Language.

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BA English Literature and Politics

Whiteknights Campus, Reading, United Kingdom

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

36 monthsProgram duration

25,250 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Tuition fee and scholarships

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