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English Literature University of ExeterPenryn
Compiled by: Dr Andrew Mcinnes
Director of Education: Dr Jason Hall
Admissions Tutor: Dr Jim Kelly
[email protected] @onejimkelly
#UoEOHVD
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)
