English Literature (BA Hons - Single)

Overview

The course provides an exploration of English Literature with an emphasis on literature of the modern age. The study of prose fiction, poetry and drama takes place within a discussion of cultural and historical contexts, and of diverse topics such as postmodernism, visual culture, globalisation and Romanticism. London in particular is celebrated as a centre of literary creation. Creative Writing options are available within the course.

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/fass/

Course contents

Three levels, each of 120 credits. If you take a Joint, you study each subject for 60 credits at each level.

Level 1 topics include:

• Theory and Practice of Fiction
• Theory and Practice of Poetry
• Script: Theatre and Film
• Romantics to Victorians

Level 2 topics include:

• Victorians to Moderns
• Genre Fiction
• Narrative, Myth and Metaphor
• Perspectives on Shakespeare
• Poetry and Performance
• The American City
• The Short Story

Level 3 topics include:

• The Contemporary Novel in English
• Project
• Literary London
• Book, Print, Hypertext
• Contemporary Poetry
• From Page to Performance: Stage and Screen
• The Literature of Childhood

Assessment

You are assessed via essays, individual and group presentations, optional creative writing and a final dissertation.

Collaborative and international links

We have a lively study abroad programme which offers the chance to take humanities modules at American and Japanese Universities such as San Diego, US and Kansai Gaidai, Japan.

Careers

Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in publishing, arts and other administration, communications work and business. Students should graduate with high literary, verbal, and presentation skills, and competency with new technologies. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study in English Literature.

Student testimony

'A team of charismatic, passionate and experienced academics work at London Metropolitan University. Their domain is the global literature of the English language, from modern English in England through to contemporary international work. A good choice of complementary modules is available. With clear and electronically aided lectures and workshops, friendly lecturers on regular standby in walk-in office hours and a library furnished with useful material, one needs but a willingness to learn to attain insight and skill in the realm of English Literature.'

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have 260 points from at least two A levels, a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent), or have successfully completed an appropriate Access Course. These requirements may be varied in individual cases. Mature students with previous relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4202
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact Sarah Law