Study location	United Kingdom, Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA Hons
Course code	Q300

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in English and Mathematics 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 or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) CAE: 169 (with no skill level below 162) Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: Estonia, Latvia and Poland

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

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. glos.ac.uk/..nl/pages/english-ba-hons.aspx

Overview

English literature or a flexible combination of literature, language and practical communication.

Literature: Explore the greatest works ever written in English, from traditional classics to transgressive contemporary works that shake the foundations of our society. The course has options to study literature from the 18th to the 21st century including myths and legends, crime fiction, travel writing, drama, poetry, postcolonial literature, American and Irish writing.

Language: Explore the workings and history of the English language, and how it shapes identities and the world around us. There are options to study language acquisition, language history, structure, dialects, sociolinguistics and ecolinguistics, and apply them to gain insights into gender, race, media and society.

Practical communication: Learn the language of leadership by gaining confidence and skills in inspirational speaking, persuasive writing, active listening, constructive criticism, visual design and ethical argumentation. These skills will provide a foundation for life and employment and give you the power to shape society.

Career opportunities

• Management and leadership
• Cultural industries
• Corporate/charity communications
• Lecturing and teaching (after completing teacher training)
• Civil Service
• Publishing / Cultural Industries,
• Business / Charity Communications
• TV / Journalism
• Education