These two paths bring together creative and critical approaches to literature in new and imaginative ways. You will examine current developments and critical issues in a course that offers an international and intercultural perspective. You`ll study ghost stories and science fiction, as well as more traditional literary genres, and examine how “the classics” are shaped by popular culture. We explore English as world literature and study works from the United States, the Caribbean and Africa. Read, research and create literature in Leeds, a city enriched by culture and full of possibilities. If you are an innovative thinker who thrives on the challenging combination of English literature and history, this qualification will appeal to you. Studying abroad could be the next exciting step in your academic journey. Find out if you are ready to study at the Centre for International Studies by checking the entry requirements for our preparation programmes below. Do you like gothic literature like Dracula or Trueblood, dystopian works like 1984 and The Handmaid`s Tale or are you interested in the various literatures of Africa, South Asia or the Caribbean? If you do not meet the entry requirements or need to improve your English skills for one of our courses, we offer an International Foundation Year and Pre-Term English Courses. We may use selection criteria based on your personal characteristics; Experience and/or commitment in the field of study.
This information results from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements. The table below shows both the minimum English entry requirements required to study each of our courses. We have now welcomed students from over 140 countries around the world. If you are interested in studying with us, you can find your country and get all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply. Find out everything you need to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you`ll be joining – we`ve got you covered. Specialized in the study of contemporary literature. Along the way, you`ll be able to: Discover your passion for English literature and writing with this innovative course. They specialize in creative writing or contemporary literature. Put the text in context.
Combine a love of literature with a passion for the past on this joint degree in English and History. The stated entry requirements for the English language apply to information on access to the course. If you need a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English language tests to meet the UK visa criteria may vary. All applicants must meet our GCSE Class C standard entry requirements in English and, where applicable, mathematics. Alternative qualifications such as functional competences are accepted for most courses instead of GCSEs. Academic: Good final grades in high school (see country-specific entry requirements) You can start your studies with a UKVI-recognised Secure English Language Test (SELT) if you have met all admission requirements for the programme. Our university welcomes applications from adult candidates who demonstrate academic potential. All students are considered by the contextual admission policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements of the contextual admission policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recently gained relevant work experience under our Policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning Competencies. Please ensure that you include both your qualifications and relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you in both programmes if necessary. The MA in English at Leeds Beckett aims to take you to explore the boundaries of different ways of thinking critically and creatively.
It pushes you to experiment with new ways of knowing and “making” literature, through different cultures, theories and creative methods. It`s an interesting journey – and the final destination is yours. – Cover a wide range of texts, from Romanticism literatures to contemporary and British and American literature of the twentieth century to postcolonial literatures from the Caribbean, India, Pakistan, South Africa and Australia English is one of the most popular fields of study, and in 2015 more than 11,000 students graduated with English degrees – although this is a decrease from recent years.
