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Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C

Excluding General Studies

We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs General Studies is excluded.

Pass with 23-45 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction with a minimum of 6 credits at Distinction

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

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or a combination of BTEC Level 3 grades

T Level

P

Grade P(C+)

UCAS Tariff

96

Must be achieved from 3 A levels, BTECs or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

English literature

**Please note that this course is only available for years 2 & 3 for September 2024**

The BA English programme at Marjon is a fresh, vibrant approach to literature studies, challenging perceptions, igniting critical thought, and equipping students with the skills necessary to meet 21st-century challenges. From the first module, you'll challenge preconceived notions about what it means to study English. You'll consider literary legacies (and what to do about them), the role YA plays in contemporary culture, how place impacts the stories we tell, and what the badass women of fiction can teach us about challenging the status quo. You'll also develop the ability to implement their lessons through assessments and modules focusing on skills and potential careers, such as author, journalist, editor, content creator, literary agent, screenwriter, teacher, public relations specialist, policy analyst, consultant, video game story writer, podcaster and more.

Small classes mean personalised support and the chance to pursue your passions from day one (or to start figuring out what they are). You'll get the chance to explore a range of stories, from contemporary fiction in translation to creative non-fiction and digital narratives. You'll learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills and how to craft logical and compelling arguments. Taking advantage of Marjon’s location between the sea, city, and moors, you’ll consider literature's relationship to nature and how stories shape how we see and understand the world – and hold the› power to create a better one. Your assessments will challenge and inspire you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, and in your final year, you'll get the chance to 'choose your own adventure' to create and complete a project.

**Why this course at Marjon?**
• We take an inclusive innovative approach, so you won’t just study the traditional canon and you’ll have plenty of freedom in what to read.
• Our small class sizes are perfect to push your thinking as you’ll always be involved in the debate.
• In your second year you’ll do individual projects or placements in industry, which could include online teaching, copywriting, placements in schools, event management and magazine publishing.
• The South West has a thriving literary scene and has inspired writers for centuries.

**What might I become?**
Past students have secured work in various writing roles; in publishing, in the creative industries, or in communication. You may also move into further postgraduate study for research or to teach.

**Find out more at Open Day**
Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying English at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and find out why we are ranked second in the UK for teaching quality*. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies.

**Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day**

**Why study at Marjon?**
• First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
• Small, person-focused university with a big personality
• No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022)
• No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)

Modules

Level 4
The Books You Couldn’t Read at School
Ways of Reading, Thinking, and Writing
There and Back Again
How to Make Arguments and Win Them
Literary Legacies (and What to Do About Them)
Oral Storytelling

Level 5
Professional Communication
Young Adult Fiction
Witches, Bitches, and Hags
Creative Non-Fiction
The Sea, The City, The Moors
Innovative Research Strategies

Level 6
Choose Your Own Adventure
Storytelling in the 21st Century
No Old, Dead, White Men
Of Oak, Ash, and Thorn
Shelf-Selection

Assessment methods

Diagnostic Essay
Digital Self Portrait
How to Read Guide
Close Reading Essay
Reflective Journal
Alternative Ending
Rhetorical Analysis
Argumentative Essay
Author Profile
Critical Analysis
Oral Story Presentation (critical or creative)
Conference
Playlist
Character Analysis
Poster
Equality/Equity, Diversity Inclusion Plan
Personal essay
Magazine
Multimedia, Digital Essay/Story
Book Review
Awareness Raising Campaign
Game Creation
Book Mini-Collection

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£14,500
per year
International
£14,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Plymouth Marjon University

Department:

School of Arts and Humanities

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