Education and English Literature (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
The University of Winchester
Key Course Facts
Course Description
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Education Studies achieved 100% overall satisfaction as rated by final-year undergraduate students in the 2018 National Student Survey
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Engage with concepts and ideas that impact the whole of life through literature and learning
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Explore practical applications of principles such as inclusion and access to education
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Open up a huge range of career opportunities with transferrable skills
Broaden and enrich your mind with an exploration of English Literature while training to inspire others in their learning with Education Studies. Our joint honours course embraces educational themes, ideas and practices through the study of educational theories and philosophies, alongside a deep examination of how literary texts work from historical, theoretical and cultural perspectives.
Our inspiring range of English Literature options spans continents and time periods, from Shakespeare to modern performance poetry, and from 19th-century American literature to young adult fiction. Over three years, you consider and debate the purpose and value of education including concepts such as enabling social change, inclusion, representation, and truth and power as you engage with some of the most exciting and dynamic issues in the current social climate.
A Foundation Year is the perfect way to boost your academic skills, build your confidence and develop your wider subject knowledge so you can succeed at Winchester. This course offers an extra year of study at the start (Year 0) which leads onto a full degree programme (Years 1, 2 and 3).
A Foundation Year is ideal if you are returning to education after a break; haven’t quite achieved the entry qualifications required; are wanting more support during the transition to studying at university; or are unsure about which subject you wish to pursue.
In Year 0, you will study a set of modules from across the Faculty of Education which are designed to develop your academic and practical skills. This broader focus in your first year introduces you to studying at university level and provides you with a better understanding of Education and English Literature and related subjects.
You will experience a variety of teaching methods including lectures, discussion-based seminars and independent study. You will also receive support to boost your academic skills to prepare you for the rest of your time at Winchester. Find out more and hear from our Foundation Year students at winchester.ac.uk/foundation
In Year 1, the module Studying English Literature increases your awareness of the different ways in which texts can be understood, as you develop skills in critical analysis, research and writing. You can then apply these in World Literature and Intertextuality. These skills are also valuable in Education Studies, where you are invited to explore a broad range of educational themes, concepts, contexts and experiences through the Educators module. Lastly, in the Literacies in Higher Education module, you can finetune those skills while beginning to write ‘the story of you’ at university.
In Year 2, modules such as Education: Social and Political Thought, broaden and deepen your understanding of educational principles and ideas. Next to this, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules including film, culture, technology, fiction and non-fiction, children’s literature, older and modern writings. This prepares you to apply your new knowledge to real-life situations and advanced thinking in Year 3.
In your final year, you must complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice, which may combine your subject areas. Alongside this, you can continue to explore your specific interests in fiction or non-fiction, prose or poetry, as well as the broad range of educational topics in philosophy, politics, disability and inclusion, early childhood, and more.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Student Visa sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Education and English Literature (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £14700 | year 1 |
International | £14700 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About The University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is a publicly funded university, formally affiliated with the Anglican Christian faith, but they make it clear that they accept students from all faiths, or even none at all. As an educational institution, they pointedly disassociate themselves from the anti-intellectualism sometimes present in religious sectors, and instead seek to promote critical thought and intellectually robust students. The university’s primary campus, King Alfred, is situated close to Winchester city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Winchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Winchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 6495
- postgraduates:
- 935
- Total:
- 7430
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Literature”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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