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Course Overview

Leicester is ranked as one of the top ten places in the UK for teaching American Studies*, and you will benefit from our expertise across a wide range of areas.

English studies will begin in the Renaissance, advancing your knowledge of the period's drama and poetry, before moving through to the literature of the twenty-first century, with stops along the way in the Victorian, Romantic, and Modernist periods. Your American Studies modules will introduce you to history and literary tradition characterized by independence and growth.

Our modules offer a thorough introduction to each topic and complement each other with a stimulating mix of English and American literature and American history and film. The English courses offer a full history of English from Shakespeare to the present day, as well as a firm grounding in a variety of critical approaches, drawn from politics, psychoanalysis, and philosophy. The American courses offer an exciting combination of American literature, film, and history.

The breadth of the modules that we offer will take you in unexpected directions and allow you to focus on your own areas of interest – particularly in your third year when you will be able to choose from a vast range of option modules. You will have the opportunity to study vital complementary disciplines, including literature, history, film and visual culture, and critical theory.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A/AS-levels: AAB-ABB at A-level including English (Language, Literature or combined). Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies is accepted
  • EPQ with A-levels: ABB-BBB at A-level including English (Language, Literature or combined) + EPQ at grade B
  • International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, including 6 in Higher Level English
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. To include 12 credits at Distinction in English Level 3 Modules
  • BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with D*DD. Plus grade B in A-level English (Language, Literature, or combined).

English Language Requirements:

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Fees

UK/EU Student Fee:

The University of Leicester has made the decision to keep fees for EU students at the same level as UK student fees for this year despite this no longer being a UK Government requirement.

  • £9250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years
  • Year Abroad: your fee will be £1250 for that year

If you are a resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland you will need to pay a deposit of £2000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

International Student Fee:

  • £17450 per year
  • Year Abroad: £4362.50 which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee

You will need to pay a deposit of £2000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.


This information was accurate on : 22/03/2021
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