english literature university of exeter penryn compiled by: dr andrew mcinnes director of education:...

English Literature University of ExeterPenryn

Compiled by: Dr Andrew Mcinnes

Director of Education: Dr Jason Hall

Admissions Tutor: Dr Jim Kelly

j.kelly@exeter.ac.uk @onejimkelly

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World-class degree in world-class location!

Welcome to the University of Exeter, Penryn Campus A University of Exeter degree in a different environment

English tops the league of research active departments in UK (RAE

– ranked 1st 2007 for output)

English rose to 4th in latest Times/Sunday Times University league

table

£100 million investment in eight years in Cornwall campus

University joined Russell Group August 2012

One of the happiest campuses in UK (NSS)

A unique student community Safe and friendly environment where you won’t get lost in

the crowd or isolated from lecturers - your voice is heard!

Vibrant student community of about 4000 students on

campus and more in nearby Falmouth

Great location for sports, outdoor activities, cuisine, the

arts and heritage

Easy access to some of the UK’s most dramatic

coastline, scenic countryside, & characterful towns

Employability• Incredible record on employment/further study

(DLHE between 80-100%)

• First-year programmes include transferrable skills, employment, and work placement opportunities

• Careers and Employability Service

• The Exeter Award

http://www.exeter.ac.uk/employability/

What will I study?

Year 1

CORE MODULES:

Foundations

Shakespeare and the History of

Ideas

Reinventions

Critical Theory

Year 2:Breadth and Depth Four modules: two before 1800 and two

after 1800

Modules from the Renaissance to the

present day

Provides the knowledge you need for final

year independent research

Single Honours students only (Combined

Honours students may select modules as

options)

Level 3: Total Optionality & Research• Sample Option Modules:

Witchcraft, Magic, & Gender in LiteratureSex, Scandal, and Sensation in Victorian LiteratureLiterary DecadenceChildren’s LiteratureThe GothicTolkien: Scholar, Critic, Writer

• DissertationCHOOSE YOUR OWN TOPICIndividual supervisionBursaries for research travel expensesThe culmination of the degree

How will I study?

Teaching methods:• Lectures (30-85 students)

• Seminars (10-16 students)

• Study Groups (6 students)

• Tutorials (1-to-1 support)

• Gradual move away from exams to written work – 50/50 in First Year to 100% Written Work in Final Year

• We are committed to offering 10 contact hours a week in Year 1

English ELE (Exeter Learning Environment)

Further information:

http://www.exeter.ac.uk/english