Integrated Foundation - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - English Literature (Q302)

Discover how literature has shaped views of the world, and develop core academic skills, with the BA English Literature with Foundation course. This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course, providing an excellent route into a degree in English literature if one does not have the typical entry qualifications.

Literature is characterized by extraordinary richness and diversity. Throughout their studies, students will explore texts from across the globe, across a range of genres and periods. Enter lively debate with others who share a passion for literature; study authors and genres that students may already know, and discover others that may be less familiar.

The BA English Literature with Foundation course will provide students with:

• The creative and critical ability to examine texts in detail, and draw their own conclusions • Knowledge of a variety of literary texts — including poetry, prose, drama and film — from a range of periods • An awareness of the ways in which literature responds to cultural context, and how texts accrue new meaning.

University of Reading's innovative placement scheme gives students the chance to undertake an academic placement in commerce, industry or the arts. Students can also take a placement module on languages and literature in heritage, education or the media.