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B.A. Modern Languages and English Full-time
Year: 3
2021/22 Session
All of the modules that form part of the English Literature Literature pathway are delivered by the Department of English Literature, while those modules that form part of the English Language pathway are delivered by the Department of English Language and Linguistics. Both departments are part of the School of English, Drama and Creative Studies.
With effect from the 2020-21 cohort, Year 2 will be weighted at 25% and final year at 75%. The Year Abroad will be assessed on a pass/fail basis only and it will not contribute to the final degree classification.
Students following a single language must normally complete 120 credits in total of year abroad modules (all at intermediate level) in that language.
Students following two Languages must normally complete 120 credits in total of year abroad modules (all at Intermediate level). If students are studying two languages and do not split the year, they must normally take a vacation course in the other language.
Students who entered the University as beginners in a language must normally spend at least a semester (or equivalent work period) in a country where that language is spoken.
There is no automatic right to do a work placement in any of the languages.
Where students can show valid grounds, as defined and approved by the Department of Modern Languages, exemption from the year abroad may be permitted. In such cases, students will transfer to a 3 year programme.
Students will take a combination of the following modules to the value of 120 credits: 1: 120 CR
English Literature Pathway: Students choosing to study 80 credits in English Literature can study either: (a) Dissertation in English Literature (40 credits) and 40 credits of optional modules, at least 20 credits per semester.
(b) Extended Essay in English Literature (20 credits) and 60 credits of optional modules, at least 20 credits per semester.
Students choosing to study 60 credits in English Literature must study Extended Essay in English Literature (20 credits) and 40 credits of optional modules, 20 credits per semester.
Students choosing to study 40 credits in English Literature can study either: (a) 40 credits of optional modules, 20 credits per semester at least 20 credits of research project modules must be taken in the other half of the programme) (b) Extended Essay in English Literature (20 credits) and 20 credits of optional modules.
It is not possible to take more than one English Literature Special Subject from a particular block.
