Study location	United Kingdom, Guildford, Surrey
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	P908

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) A-level grades AAB. Grade B in A-level English, English Literature, English Literature and Language (or equivalent) or a relevant subject. One social science or humanities subject preferred. There is no requirement for an A-level in Politics. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 169 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. surrey.ac.uk/..english-literature/politics

Overview

Are all great works of literature also political documents? Can political texts also be literary? Whatever your answers to these questions, it’s beyond doubt that politics and literature have always been very close companions.

This combination is a great choice if you wish to examine the historical and international political movements that have fuelled the literary canon. With incisive critical and analytical tools from two intellectual fields, you’ll be in prime position for careers that favour the ability to understand complex ideas, spot vital details and communicate with a range of audiences.

English Literature as your Major
As an English Literature Major you will spend much of your time acquiring formidable knowledge of literary texts and discourses, learning the critical skills to analyse these works and developing the cultural vocabulary to communicate your ideas about them.

By investigating the deeper social, cultural, historical and geographical contexts of different literary genres (from early English to the contemporary) you’ll gain the precious ability to understand the roots of contemporary issues and address them from a position of unusual knowledge and eloquence.

Politics as your Minor
Politics is all about people and power. Taking Politics as your Minor subject will introduce you to a range of concepts, approaches and methods for political analysis that will be applicable to other disciplines too. You will also develop an understanding of the problematic nature of political, social and economic enquiry. This fundamental basis of analytical ability (together with increased knowledge of contemporary international affairs) will enhance your capacity to think critically about events, ideas, people and institutions.

Career opportunities

A degree in English Literature equips you with a wide range of transferable skills that will prepare you for many rewarding careers. Typical job prospects include marketing, communications, publishing, the media industries, education, creative writing and arts administration.