English Language and Literature
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, April, October |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 33,607 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 83,758 |
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Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 33,607
- Local students
- $ 83,758
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
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Entry Requirements
- A-levels: AAA
- Advanced Highers: AA/AAB
- IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL
- Or any other equivalent qualifications accepted/recognised by the university.
English Language Qualifications
- IELTS: overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components)
- TOEFL (paper-based): overall score of 600 with a Test of Written English score of 5.5
- TOEFL (internet-based): overall score of 110 with component scores of at least: Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, and Writing 24.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): grade A
- Cambridge Certificate for Proficiency in English (CPE): grade B
- English Language GCSE, or O-level: grade B (for IGCSE, please see below)
- International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL): score of 5 in English (as Language A or B)
- European Baccalaureate: score of 70% in English.
Exemptions from this requirement will be considered for applicants who have:
- studied the International Baccalaureate programme, if it is taught in English
- studied the Singapore Integrated Programme (SIPCAL)
- been educated full-time in the medium of the English language throughout the two most recent years before the 15 October application deadline, and who remain in full-time education conducted in the English language until the end of the school year in their home country.
Curriculum
1st year
Courses
Four papers are taken:
- Introduction to English Language and Literature
- Early medieval literature 650–1350
- Literature in English 1830–1910
- Literature in English 1910–present day
Assessment
Three written papers form the First University Examination, together with a submitted portfolio of two essays for ‘Introduction to English Language and Literature’. All exams must be passed, but marks do not count towards the final degree.
2nd year
Courses
- Course I:
- Literature in English 1350–1550
- Literature in English 1550–1660
- Literature in English 1660–1760
- Literature in English 1760–1830
- Course II:
- Literature in English 650–1100
- Medieval English and related literatures 1066–1550
- Literature in English 1350–1550
- The history of the English language to c.1800
Assessment
All period papers will be examined by final written examinations at the end of the third year.
3rd year
Courses
- Course I:
- Shakespeare (may also be studied in the 2nd year)
- Course II:
- The Material Text or Shakespeare (choice of option)
- Both courses:
- Special option paper
- Dissertation
Assessment
One extended essay for Special Options, due in at the end of the first term; dissertation and portfolio for Shakespeare/The Material Text, due in during the second term