BA (Hons) English with Theatre Practice
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Awarded by: |
The University of Hull |
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UCAS code: |
Q3W4 |
| Course
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Y170 full-time/Y171 part-time |
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Level: |
Level 4-6 |
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Location: |
High Melton |
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Attendance: |
Full-time & part-time day |
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Hours p/w: |
TBC |
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Duration: |
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
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Day/Times: |
TBC |
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Start Date(s): |
September |
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| Cost: |
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Course Description
This is a combined honours degree, consisting
of 70% English and 30% Theatre Practice modules. It is unique in
offering a strong basis of skills in analysing literature and
language, joined with practical skills related to the theatre.
In the English component of the
programme, you will acquire knowledge, skills, and strategies
necessary for analysing literary texts (including, but not limited
to, drama) and features of language. You will also learn how
cultural contexts (historical, social, aesthetic, and intellectual
developments) influence the ways in which texts produce
meanings.
You will study a wide variety of texts from
the 16th century to the present, exploring their themes,
as well as their formal features. Meanwhile, the Theatre Practice
component will provide you with a hands-on approach to working
with theatrical texts. In this component, ‘texts’ will be
approached as containing not only the verbal aspects of drama, but
also the non-verbal elements, such as the use of space, voice,
actors’ bodies, music, and lighting.
While you will become familiar with
leading modern theories of drama, the overall emphasis will be on
practice, rather than theory: 'doing' theatre, rather than just
talking about it!
Course Structure
At Level 4 you will study six
core modules:
- Readers and Texts
- Representation and Variation in English
- Studying Literature 1: Storytelling
- Studying Literature 2: Literary Form and
Meaning
- Body and Voice 1
- Theatre Practice 1
At Level 5 you will study four core
modules:
- Texts and Contexts
- Early Modern Literature
- Body and Voice 2
- Theatre Practice 2
You will also choose two optional modules
from the list below:
- Language, Culture and Education
- Realism and Modernism
- Romanticism and Beyond
At Level 6 you will study two core
modules
- Modern Drama
- Solo Performance
You will also choose modules which will
provide you with a further 60 credits, from the following
list:
- Dissertation/Project
- Englishes
- Language and Society
- Postmodern Literature
Course Assessment
You will be assessed by a variety of
methods, including essays, class tests, projects, continual
assessment, performances, working logs and notebooks.
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 160 points from a combination of A Levels,
AS Levels, Vocational A Levels and Key Skills· 2 A
Levels·
Vocational A Level: Grade C in a 12-unit award or a combination
of a 6-unit award with other qualifications would normally be
expected
Access: Successful completion of Access Certificate - 60
credits in total, 45 of which must be at level 3.
We also welcome applications from people who do not meet the
standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see evidence of
continuing academic and/or professional development.
We also offer Access to Higher Education courses which are
ideally suited to anyone who needs preparation to study at degree
level. Click here for more
information.
Progression Routes
Completing this degree will equip you
with knowledge and skills particularly appropriate for becoming
teachers of English and drama, capable not only of conducting
classes in literary and linguistic analysis, but also of organising
practical theatrical workshops and school performances.
Graduates will also be able to seek careers in
theatre-related professions, such as those of reviewers, artistic
directors, or literary consultants. Other possible career paths
include librarianship, journalism, administration, the caring
services, or personnel work.
In addition, the research element within the
degree means that it provides a firm foundation for postgraduate
work in English, drama, and related areas.
Fees
All fees are per academic year and are the standard charges
which may be subject to changes without notice. Standard fees
apply to students who have been resident in the UK/EU for at least
3 years. Please note some courses may have additional costs
for materials, exams and registration fees in addition to standard
course fees.
- International students please contact the International Office
on Tel: +44(0) 1302 553 592 or email international@don.ac.uk
How to Apply/Further Information
Full-Time
TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE ON A FULL-TIME BASIS
PLEASE CONTACT UCAS ON 0870 1122211 OR AT www.ucas.com FOR AN APPLICATION
Part-Time
Tel: 0800 358 7474
Further information about this degree is
available from
Dr Monika Smialkowska.
Email: monika.smialkowska@don.ac.uk
Telephone: 01302 553553 ext 4146
Disclaimer: All courses are
run subject to numbers, and every effort is made to ensure the
information on this leaflet is correct. Doncaster College reserves
the right to amend the contents as deemed necessary.
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