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English Literature University of Exeter Penryn Director of Education: Dr Jason Hall Admissions Tutor: Dr Jim Kelly [email protected] @onejimkelly #UoEOHVD Compiled by: Dr Andrew Mcinnes World-class degree in world-class location! Welcome to the University of Exeter, Penryn Campus A University of Exeter degree in a different environment English tops the league of research active departments in UK (RAE – ranked 1st 2007 for output) English rose to 4th in latest Times/Sunday Times University league table £100 million investment in eight years in Cornwall campus University joined Russell Group August 2012 One of the happiest campuses in UK (NSS) A unique student community Safe and friendly environment where you won’t get lost in the crowd or isolated from lecturers - your voice is heard! Vibrant student community of about 4000 students on campus and more in nearby Falmouth Great location for sports, outdoor activities, cuisine, the arts and heritage Easy access to some of the UK’s most dramatic coastline, scenic countryside, & characterful towns Employability • Incredible record on employment/further study (DLHE between 80-100%) • • • First-year programmes include transferrable skills, employment, and work placement opportunities Careers and Employability Service The Exeter Award http://www.exeter.ac.uk/employability/ What will I study? Year 1 CORE MODULES: Foundations Shakespeare and the History of Ideas Reinventions Critical Theory Year 2: Breadth and Depth Four modules: two before 1800 and two after 1800 Modules from the Renaissance to the present day Provides the knowledge you need for final year independent research Single Honours students only (Combined Honours students may select modules as options) Level 3: Total Optionality & Research • • Sample Option Modules: Witchcraft, Magic, & Gender in Literature Sex, Scandal, and Sensation in Victorian Literature Literary Decadence Children’s Literature The Gothic Tolkien: Scholar, Critic, Writer Dissertation CHOOSE YOUR OWN TOPIC Individual supervision Bursaries for research travel expenses The culmination of the degree How will I study? Teaching methods: • Lectures (30-85 students) • Seminars (10-16 students) • Study Groups (6 students) • Tutorials (1-to-1 support) • Gradual move away from exams to written work – 50/50 in First Year to 100% Written Work in Final Year • We are committed to offering 10 contact hours a week in Year 1 English ELE (Exeter Learning Environment) Further information: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/english