Education and English Literature BA(Hons)
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Overview
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 develops 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 our Hastings campus, will give you a solid foundation to build a career in education, the public sector, and the cultural industries.
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
UCAS code XQ33 (campus code U)
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Course content
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 PracticesYear 2
Developing Inclusive Education
Comparative Education
The Nineteenth Century in Literature
The Child in Literature
Research Project
Community Participation and DevelopmentYear 3
Conceptions of Difference
Education, Policy and Government
New English Writings and Voices
Women's Writing and Feminist Theory
Dissertation
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyA-levels:
BBC. Must include English. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.ND/C (Level 3):
DMM.International Baccalaureate:
30 points.QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
Your career opportunities include roles in education, research, the cultural industries, community-related industries and the public sector. Graduates are also eligible to apply for a one-year PGCE course.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BA(Hons) Education and English Literature [U2EA001] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 10,500 GBP -
Student views
Dan Pothecary
Course: Education & English Literature
Year: Just finishing 1st year
From: the North West
I'm Dan, 20, and a student at the University of Brighton in Hastings. I’m just about to finish my first year. This course appealed to me because I have always wanted to be a teacher and I absolutely love reading.
Applying
I initially found out about the course through the Times Good University Guide. I applied through UCAS for the same or similar courses at four other universities but The University of Brighton was my first choice so I was delighted when I received my offer.
My home town is 7 hours away in the North West so I never actually came to an open day but I did watch the video tour online and when I discovered the course was taught in Hastings I did a lot of internet research about the area.
The course
The course is taught through a mixture of lectures and seminars where open discussion is actively encouraged, which is great for me as I get a lot out of group discussions and working with other people.
In the second year there is the opportunity to do a work placement as part of my course but as I’m really keen to get as much experience as possible I’ve been volunteering through the Active Student programme and I am involved in “The boys project” at a local school which aims to develop the skills and confidence of boys with a low reading age.
Student life
I was initially a bit disappointed when I found out that I wasn’t going to be based in Brighton, but as soon as I arrived I knew that I would be more suited to the smaller, community type feel that I believe is so great about this campus.
I’m a student ambassador for the campus and a member of the Students Union. I’m involved with the university radio station, BURST, as one half of the Adam and Dan show and a part of the literature society. I also play an active role in the new campus development team, it’s run by the students for the students to give them the tools to develop their ideas on activities. With the SU's logistic and financial support we aim to empower members of the different 5 campuses, to organize activities and events according to their particular needs.
I lived in Halls for my first year which was a fantastic way of getting to know people that weren’t on my course and in the second year I’m going to live with 6 of the friends that I made there in a flat-share in Hastings.
Plans for the future
I started my degree sure that I wanted to be a secondary school English teacher but since starting my volunteering I think I’d like to teach at primary school level.
Someone asked me recently what role this course will play in my future and the only answer I could think of was: Everything! It’s confirmed for me that teaching is definitely what I want to do as a career and even after I’ve finished my course I have no plans to leave the area at all, I love the South coast!
The advice I would give to someone thinking of applying for this course at The University of Brighton is: Do it! Take all the opportunities that come your way, do work experience to strengthen your confidence and CV and get involved in everything that interests you.
Ask Dan
I work as an online ambassador with applying and current students and you can contact me with any query, however big or small and if I can’t help then I’ll point you in the direction of someone who can!
I’m online frequently throughout the week with campus news, and I run regular Q&A sessions on a variety of subjects.
If you want to contact me you can do it in 2 different ways : -
1) On facebook - Dan Pothecary UniBrighton send me a message or write on my wall.
2) Tweet me: Hastings_Dan
I will get back to you within 24 hours if not sooner!