BA CULTURE, LITERATURE AND POLITICS
BA CULTURE, LITERATURE AND POLITICS
This degree, taught jointly with UEA’s world-renowned School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing, allows you to combine the study of literature with politics and culture. You will have a great deal of choice in what you study, building a degree that closely reflects your own interests and questions. At the same time, you will develop a range of analytical and practical skills that will serve you in a wide range of future careers.
Whether your interest is in Shakespeare or post-colonial literature, whether it is the literature of Germany, Russia or the United States, there will be modules that allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding. The choice you have goes from the modern day to the Medieval period. It covers poetry, fiction, autobiography and more. It also combines literature with issues of human rights, political satire, and feminist politics. And you’ll have the chance to study topics such as music and comics as well.
You will study the way politics links with the worlds of culture and literature, through modules on popular culture, identity and gender. You’ll also learn about the broader political context, through the study of political ideas and processes.
This is a course that spans several disciplines and subject areas. It makes considerable demands of those who study it, but your efforts will be rewarded in the range of knowledge, understanding and skills you acquire over your three years.
About
Throughout history and into today’s world, literature has been censored, employed as government propaganda, and used for political protest. The same is true for culture more broadly – think of the way music, film, television and digital media have also been used to support campaigns or to exercise power. The links between culture, literature and politics do not end with these examples. Literature often reflects and incorporates world events; it comments on the way we live. In turn, cultural policy and other aspects of government activity create the conditions in which literature is written, published and read.
This distinctive course allows you to bring together the different worlds of culture, literature and politics, and to study them separately and together. It enables you to learn about politics and about literature, but also to explore the connections between the two.
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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.Placement Year and Study Abroad
During the course you will have the opportunity to take part in study trips, internships and placements in Britain and Europe (see our Careers and Employability pages), as well as having the option of a semester abroad in your second year at one of UEA’s partner universities. For further details, visit our Study Abroad section of our website.
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After the Course
The BA Culture, Literature and Politics will equip you with the knowledge and skills for a large choice of careers, directly related to your areas of study and well beyond. These might include jobs in teaching, publishing, international organisations, parliaments or political parties or the civil service. It might involve work in the media, marketing, advertising, non-governmental organisations, think-tanks, or other research organisations. Alternatively you could continue your studies with a postgraduate degree.
Career destinations
Examples of careers you could enter include:
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Teaching
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Digital marketing
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Media
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Charities and NGOs
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Journalism
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Business management
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Assessment for Year 1
You will experience a variety of assessment techniques, including essays, exams, presentations, group-work and portfolio work. Some of our assessment is linked to work with professional organisations outside of the University, to help prepare you for your future career. Whatever the form of assessment, we help you to prepare by providing formative feedback and guidance.
Assessment for Year 2
You will experience a variety of assessment techniques, including essays, exams, presentations, group-work and portfolio work. Some of our assessment is linked to work with professional organisations outside of the University, to help prepare you for your future career. Whatever the form of assessment, we help you to prepare by providing formative feedback and guidance.
Assessment for Year 3
You will experience a variety of assessment techniques, including essays, exams, presentations, group-work and portfolio work. Some of our assessment is linked to work with professional organisations outside of the University, to help prepare you for your future career. Whatever the form of assessment, we help you to prepare by providing formative feedback and guidance.
The Course Director can support up to 30 credits off profile over the course of your degree.
Assessment for Year 1
You will experience a variety of assessment techniques, including essays, exams, presentations, group-work and portfolio work. Some of our assessment is linked to work with professional organisations outside of the University, to help prepare you for your future career. Whatever the form of assessment, we help you to prepare by providing formative feedback and guidance.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Students must ensure they select an even balance of modules across both semesters. The Course Director can support up to 30 credits off profile over the course of your degree.
Assessment for Year 2
You will experience a variety of assessment techniques, including essays, exams, presentations, group-work and portfolio work. Some of our assessment is linked to work with professional organisations outside of the University, to help prepare you for your future career. Whatever the form of assessment, we help you to prepare by providing formative feedback and guidance.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Students must ensure they select an even balance of modules across both semesters. The Course Director can support up to 30 credits off profile over the course of your degree.
Assessment for Year 3
You will experience a variety of assessment techniques, including essays, exams, presentations, group-work and portfolio work. Some of our assessment is linked to work with professional organisations outside of the University, to help prepare you for your future career. Whatever the form of assessment, we help you to prepare by providing formative feedback and guidance.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
A Levels
BBB or ABC including an English Literature related subject or BBC including an English Literature related subject with an A in the Extended Project.T Levels
BBB or ABC including an English Literature related subject or BBC including an English Literature related subject with an A in the Extended Project.BTEC
DDM alongside grade B in an English Literature related A-level (or equivalent qualification). Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.Scottish highers
AABBB including an English Literature related subject.Scottish highers advanced
CCC including an English Literature related subject.Irish leaving certificate
2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 including an English Literature related subject.Access course
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3 including an English Literature module. Humanities or Social Sciences pathway preferred.European Baccalaureate
70%International Baccalaureate
31 points including HL5 EnglishGCSE offer
GCSE Offer
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
Additional entry requirements
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes.
Alternative Qualifications
UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in any component)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Please click here to see our full list.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
Interviews
Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.
Gap year
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.
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Fees and Funding
Undergraduate University Fees and Financial Support
Tuition Fees
Information on tuition fees can be found here:
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds.
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course related costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.
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How to Apply
Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.
UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The application allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it is sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
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