Students may choose one of the following module combinations Optional modules: Choice 1: 60 credits in English Language and 60 credits in English Literature Option A: Language Dissertation, one English Language module, three English Literature modules Option B: English Literature Dissertation, one English Literature module, three English Language modules Option C: Link Dissertation, two English Literature modules, two English Language modules Optional modules: Choice 2: 80 credits in English Literature and 40 credits in English Literature Option D: English Literature Dissertation, two English Literature modules, two English Language modules Optional modules: Choice 3: 80 credits in English Language and 40 credits in English Literature Option E: Language Dissertation, two English Language modules, two English Literature modules Optional modules: Students must take two modules in each semester Optional modules: It is only possible to take one English Literature module from any particular block of modules Optional modules: Students must complete a minimum of 40 credits in both English Language and English Literature Optional modules: Students must take at least one option in the discipline in which they are completing independent study.
Students may also apply to undertake a placement module in their final year. If successful, they will take this module in place of one of their semester 1 options. The placement can be taken either during the summer vacation (part-time or full-time) or during semester 1 (part-time only). The placement must be completed prior to the Christmas vacation.