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International/EU: £13,995 per year
Student satisfaction
This course scored 93% for overall satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey.
Course summary
- Explore all aspects of English, with modules in literature, language and creative writing.
- Determine your direction of study and discover the areas that most fire your interest.
- Get a head start in the writing and publishing industries by teaming up with industry partners on live briefs and accredited work placements.
If you’re passionate about all areas of English, then this course is for you. You will analyse an exciting variety of literary texts, discover the relationship between language and the world around you, and develop your creative voice in a range of genres and forms.
Student view
Watch student Ellie Wright talk about what it’s like to study this course.
How you learn
On this course, you will be encouraged to think critically. You’ll respond to existing debates, develop a distinctive and confident writing voice and engage with the world through English language and literature. You'll be joining a welcoming academic and creative community that values your experience, perspective and contribution.
You learn through
- specialist lectures, seminars, live brief projects and tutorials
- an innovative range of assessments
- small and large group sessions
- creative problem solving
- critical reflection
- generating and pitching ideas
- workshopping your writing
- working with different audiences
- live readings and performances
- writing and sharing your work online and offline
- writing retreats
Course leaders and tutors
Daniel Cadman
Senior Lecturer in English LiteratureI lecture on a variety of modules across the English programme, with particular teaching interests in Renaissance and nineteenth century literature.
Applied learning
Work placements and live projects
You’ll get regular opportunities to showcase your knowledge and skills to our industry and community partners. You’ll work independently and in teams throughout your studies, bringing your ideas to life in response to real briefs.
In your second year, you’ll raise your professional profile through a placement module. You’ll have the chance to collaborate with external partners, undertake a work placement or develop your own enterprise.
Previous students have worked with local schools and local children’s charities to develop materials and resources. Many have also gained experience in industries like publishing, event design and public relations, and some have even started their own businesses.
Field trips
We run regular local, regional and international field trips at no additional cost such as writing retreats, festivals and theatre visits. Students in previous years have visited London Book Fair, as well as events in Montreal, Canada and Zagreb, Croatia. They also took part in the Festival of Debate, Doc/Fest film festival and Off the Shelf literature festival, and attended the ZEE-Jaipur Literature Festival in London.
Networking opportunities
We work with renowned festivals such as Off the Shelf and Doc/Fest and bring literary agents, publishers and high profile writers to Sheffield to work with our students. You can take part in networking events and masterclasses, giving you a head start into the writing and publishing industries.
You’ll also have the opportunity to work with leading researchers. We have a strong alumni network and will encourage you to connect with partners outside of the University to give you the best career opportunities possible.
Come to an open day
Find out more at our undergraduate open days. Book now for your place.
Future careers
Our students have gone on to careers in
- the creative industries
- marketing, communications, media
- local and regional government
- the charity sector
- education
- social work
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of online lessons and face-to-face teaching with access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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On this course you’ll have access to
- co-working spaces with flexible desks, large screens, a laptop library, comfy seating, and a shared kitchen
- a wide range of learning resources, including access to an extensive collection of specialist books, databases and journals
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112
This must include at least 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- BBC at A Level.
- DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
GCSE
- English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4
• Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent
We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff.
We welcome applications from people of any age.
Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.
The evidence that you provide in your personal statement and references will influence whether you shortlisted, so please take the time to plan and complete your application form.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Craft And Form | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Describing Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Linguistic Creativity | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Local To Global: Literary Explorations | Credits: 40 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Ideas Into Action | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Imagined Futures: Literature, Time And Hope | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: What's The Story? Long And Short Fiction | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: A Fine Line: Poetry And Poetics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Exploring Second Language Learning | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Foundation Studies In Tesol | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Language And Style | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Talk And Interaction | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: The Literature Of Things | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Changing Lives: Literature And Social Movements | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Counter-Culture And Creativity | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Creative Writing Major Project | Credits: 40 |
| Module: Exploring English Education | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Language Dissertation | Credits: 40 |
| Module: Language, Learning And Wellbeing | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Life On Earth: Writing And Environment | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Literature Research Project | Credits: 40 |
| Module: Make It New: Experimental Writing | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Reading And The Mind | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Revealing Gender | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Tesol Classroom Teaching And Reflection | Credits: 20 |
| Module: The Ends Of The Earth: Literature And The Anthropocene | Credits: 20 |
| Module: The Spectacular City: Exploring Urban Spaces | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Writing For Change: Writing And Advocacy | Credits: 20 |
| Module: Writing For Young People | Credits: 20 |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2021/22 is £13,995 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
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