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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
English and American Literature with a Placement Year
University of East Anglia
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English and American Literature with a Placement Year course at University of East Anglia.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
including English Literature, or one of the subjects listed below. English Language and Literature, English Language, History, Ancient History, History of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Politics, Government and Politics, Sociology, Drama, Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Psychology or Law
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| International | £22,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: TQ7P
Here's what University of East Anglia says about its English and American Literature with a Placement Year course.
Overview The writers of Britain and America are deeply connected. They share common language, readers, and reference points. And they’re also very different. Our English and American Literature with a Placement Year degree explores the commonalities and differences.
You’ll study in Norwich, a UNESCO City of Literature with a vibrant contemporary writing scene. American Studies and Creative Writing are two of the most famous and highly regarded departments in the UK. You’ll learn with authors and experts doing world-leading research on Anglo-American literature. You’ll delve into works from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Whitman and Dickinson. You’ll read contemporary poets and novelists such as Leslie Marmon Silko, Colson Whitehead and Terrance Hayes.
Our Four-Year English and American Literature with a Placement Year course allows you to tailor your studies around your interests. You’ll choose from a range of specialist modules. And you can also develop your own bespoke research project. On this version of the course, you’ll also have the opportunity to spend your third year in a work placement, gaining invaluable real-world experience.
Our English and American Literature degree provides tools to comprehend the past and present. UEA is home to UEA Live, which hosts an acclaimed annual literary festival. Previous speakers include UEA alumni like Ian McEwan and Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro. Other speakers have included Toni Morrison, Susan Sontag, Zadie Smith, and Salman Rushdie.
On this course you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Anglo-American literary cultures. It prepares you for a range of career options. Our graduates have moved into research, teaching, journalism, and the Civil Service. Publishing, NGOs, PR, and marketing are among other destinations. Are you ready to start your literary adventure?
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies
Location
Main Site | Norwich
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• English literature
• North American literature studies
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of East Anglia reviews
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Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...
1 year ago
Foundation year student
The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.
1 year ago
Foundation year student
I havenu2019t had any issues but theyu2019re supportive and available when u need them
1 year ago
Foundation year student
Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good
1 year ago
Foundation year student
My course is pretty relaxing at the moment as it contains a foundation year. Itu2019s pretty easy as it sets you into the basics of computer science. The lectures are easy to understand and follow the workload is manageable and you get support where itu2019s needed
1 year ago
Foundation year student
My university was very welcoming and my lecturers were very supportive. I am part of 3 societies. Islamic, badminton and Malayali Society. Iu2019ve really enjoyed going to university in Norwich and getting used to living here has been a challenge but interesting.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The English and American Literature with a Placement Year course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
74%
low
Organisation and management
74%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
low
How well organised is your course?
77%
low
Learning resources
93%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
87%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
58%
low
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
94%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
94%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
67%
low
Organisation and management
67%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
55%
low
How well organised is your course?
73%
med
Learning resources
98%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
83%
high
Student voice
83%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
high
Student information
The English and American Literature with a Placement Year course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | A | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The English and American Literature with a Placement Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East Anglia graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
67%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
13%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
11%
Teaching Professionals
9%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
45%
Say it fits with future plans
10%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The English and American Literature with a Placement Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of East Anglia graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£17.2k
First year after graduation
£23.7k
Third year after graduation
£26.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£20.8k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to English and American Literature with a Placement Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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