BA(Hons) Education and English Literature
Awarded by the University of Brighton
Summary
- Dedicated joint honours course combining education and English literature.
- Relevant degree to build a career in education, the public sector and the cultural industries.
- Practical course led by research-active staff.
- Based at the University Centre Hastings, with small class sizes and personal support.
- Wide employment opportunities.
This course brings together the study of education and English literature in its broadest sense, and examines the relationship between the two.
Education is essential to the development of an informed society, widening opportunities and giving people choices on how to see the world. The education strand explores the philosophy and practice of education and develop your ability to effectively communicate complex issues to a wider audience, so that they will learn from you.
English literature looks at how meanings emerge and are transformed through different cultural and social contexts and values. You will consider how readers construct meanings from texts and how to develop critical awareness.
This course, based at University Centre Hastings, will give you a solid foundation to build a career in education, the public sector, and the cultural industries.
Areas of study
In the education strand, you will consider the ideas and ideologies behind education, compare different education systems and look at various education frameworks.
With the English Literature strand, you will examine a range of important literary works as well as considering the nature of creative writing. You will gain a critical understanding of a wide range of literary texts and consider the development of literature in relation to issues as class, gender, and sexuality.
The course is delivered through seminars and lectures. You'll be assessed through both coursework and exams. In the second year, you will have the opportunity of carrying out a placement. Your tutor will help you find an appropriate work placement matching an area of personal interest.
Syllabus
Year 1
An Introduction to Systems and Structures in Education
Including All Learners
Narrative and Narratives
Powerful Texts
Approaches to Learning
Subject Approaches and Practices
Year 2
Developing Inclusive Education
Comparative Education
The Nineteenth Century in Literature
The Child in Literature
Research Project
Community Participation and Development
Year 3
Conceptions of Difference
Education, Policy and Government
New English Writings and Voices
Women's Writing and Feminist Theory
Dissertation
Career and progression opportunities
Your career opportunities include roles in education, research, the cultural industries, community-related industries and the public sector. We also anticipate that graduates would be eligible for a one-year PGCE secondary course.
Key facts
UCAS code XQ33 (campus code U)
Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
Location University Centre Hastings
Typical entry requirements
Individual offers may vary. University Centre Hastings welcomes applications from students aged 21 and over who may not have formal qualifications but who can demonstrate appropriate experience and potential at interview.
A-levels:
CCC/BCD (typically translates to 240-280 points in the UCAS tariff with additional qualifications). Must include English. Applicants with only 2 full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.
ND/C (Level 3):
MMM.
International Baccalaureate:
28 points.
QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least 3 subjects including English language and mathematics.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.
Find out more
Telephone 08456 020607
International +44 8456 020607
Email: information@uch.ac.uk