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  • English (BA) (Part-time)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment

    • A mixture of continuous assessment of written work and examinations.

      One three-hour examination in Year 1; two three-hour examinations in Year 2; in Years 3–4 only certain modules have examinations.

  • Attendance
      • Two–three evenings a week.
      • October–June.
  • Duration
      • Four years part-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • Over 21: no specific A-level requirement; admission based on interview and some applicants may also be invited to complete a written task; credit for earlier studies available.
      • Under 21: ABB at A-level or equivalent, although we may waive these formal entry requirements and make our own assessment of your skills and knowledge.
      • Find out more about our English language entry requirements and English language and study skills courses.
  • Fees and funding
  • Location

      • Central London.

  • Teaching

    • Compulsory modules are taught by a mixture of lectures and seminars. Option modules are normally taught as seminars in groups of 10–25 students.



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English (BA) (Part-time) - 2013/2014 entry

Explore your passion for reading and develop your knowledge and understanding of a wide range of literary writing in English, from earliest times to the present day. Learn to appreciate, analyse and evaluate many different forms of written expression. Our lecturers are all active researchers and publishers. They teach modules arising out of their particular specialisms and interests, so that your courses reflect fresh thinking in the subject. Many of our graduates take higher degrees or move into new careers in, for example, education, the arts and the media.

This course is also available for full-time evening study.

  • Course structure
  • Study resources
  • Further study opportunities

    • We offer a range of Master's programmes in different areas of literary and cultural studies.

  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers in writing and journalism, editing, publishing, marketing, public relations, and as researchers.

    • To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
  • Apply now
    • How to apply
      Please consult our Guide for Applicants
    • Application deadlines and interviews
      • We advise you to apply as early as possible.
      • Interviews February–July and September.
    • Online application
      You can apply online from the link below.
    • Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
  • Key information set

    • Welcome to Birkbeck, London's evening university: Number 1 in London for teaching and student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2012).

      Birkbeck specialises in part-time, evening study. The Key Information Set has been developed for full-time, daytime courses. We are providing some additional information about our evening courses to help you make an informed choice.

      Fees:
      The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.

      Years of study:
      The KIS presents all degrees as 3-year courses. Birkbeck's standard part-time, evening degree is a 4-year course.