Choosing a course
Aims and objectives
By the end of this session you should:
• Develop an awareness of the different types of course structures
available
• Have developed an understanding of the role entry requirements
play in the application process
• Know how to research your subject
Have a think…
Consider your course choice. Why do you
want to study it?
Choosing a course
We all have different reasons for choosing to
study a certain subject at university.
A range of courses
• Full and part time courses
• 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 year courses
• BA, BSc, BEng, LLB, BMBS
• Professional Accreditation
Do your research
English
137 Higher Education Providers in the UK offer English courses
The University of Exeter is one of them
Streatham Campus
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English
English with Study in North America
Art History & English
Classical Studies & English
English & Drama
English & Film Studies
English & Modern Languages
English & Visual Culture
Penryn Campus
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English
English & History
Course structure
BA English at Streatham
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The poem
BA English at Penryn
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Shakespeare and history of ideas
Beginnings: English literature before
1800
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Critical theory
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Academic english
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Creative writing dissertation
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Film Studies: an introduction
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Tolkein: Scholar, critic, writer
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Introduction to creative writing
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The Gothic
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Chaucer and his contemporaries
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Revenge
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The American Novel since 2000
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Opportunities
Many course offer a range of opportunities such as:
• Field trips
• Study abroad
• Work experience
Teaching methods
Which teaching method best suits your learning style?
• Lectures and seminars
• Lab/workshop/practical sessions
• Problem based learning
Entry grades
Some courses will have different entry requirements, check for:
• GCSE and A-Levels requirements
• Work/volunteer experience
• Portfolio of work
• Interview
Tuition Fees
When asking about tuition fees consider:
• Whether they cover field trips?
• What resources they pay for you to get access to?
• What don’t they cover?
How to find out more
There are several ways of finding out more about your chosen
course.
• UCAS Website / Internet
• UCAS Fairs / HE Fairs
• University Prospectus
• Open Days
FAQ’s
• Do you take GCSE’s into consideration?
• How flexible are my module choices?
• What are the teaching methods?
• Do you have any links with employers?
• Can I study abroad?
• Do I need to buy any course materials/books?
To conclude
you should:
• Have developed an awareness of the different types of course
structures available
• Have developed an understanding of the role entry requirements
play in the application process
• Know how to research your subject
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