English and Russian and East European Civilisations BA Jt Hons

Fact File

  • UCAS code: QR3R
  • Qualification: BA Jt Hons
  • Type and duration: 3 year UG
  • A level offer: ABB
  • Required subjects: A in English at A level
  • IB score: 32 (6 English at Higher Level)
  • Alternative qualifications: The University considers a wide range of alternative qualifications - click here for further details or see UCAS Course entry profiles - visit www.ucas.com
  • Extended project: while we appreciate the value of the extended project, we will not make it a requirement of any offer.
  • Course places: 2
  • Campus: University Park Campus
  • Available part-time: yes
  • Contact

    Admissions Administrator, School of Modern Languages and Cultures
    t: +44 (0) 115 846 8466
    f:+44 (0) 115 951 5812
    modern-languages-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk

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Course overview

On this course you will devote about half of your time to each discipline, following core modules in English studies and in Russian and East European civilisations. You can then select additional modules from the same areas of study available to single honours students, with increasing specialisation in the final year. The study of a Slavonic language is optional.

Year one

In English Studies, you have a choice of three core modules from the areas of English language, modern English literature, medieval studies and drama. In Russian, you take introductory modules on Russian culture, history, cinema and literature and can take optional introductory modules in Polish, Russian, Serbian/Croatian or Slovene.

Year two

In English, you will choose core modules to develop your studies in at least two areas of the discipline. You will also have the opportunity to choose one literary period option, to explore how and why literature can be read in terms of an historical 'age' or 'epoch'. In Russian and East European Civilisations you develop your studies across a range of cultures and disciplines and there are modules to encourage you to undertake project work in preparation for your final year. You may also take an introductory module in another Slavonic language or continue study of the language 'tasted' at level 1.

Year three

In English Studies, you choose from a wide range of modules, specialising in key areas of the subject. In Russian and East European Civilisations you are encouraged to specialise in subjects or cultures of special interest to you. There is the opportunity for independent essay or dissertation work. You may also continue your study of a Slavonic language, if appropriate.

By the end of the course

You will have developed a range of transferable skills including the ability to communicate effectively, think independently and construct a logical argument. If you have chosen to undertake language study you will have foundation level linguistic skills, attractive to employers. You will also have the analytical and presentation skills that will prepare you for a wide range of careers.

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Russian and Slavonic Studies
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