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English Literature BA Hons
English literature at Cardiff has long enjoyed an international reputation for its teaching and research. Our dynamic, flexible degree programme allows you to study literature from different periods and
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member486492
21st May 23
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
English has been so much fun, the classics you get to read are amazing; A Room of One’s Own, She Stoops to Conquer, Shakespeare, Chaucer etc, there is a broad range of genres and ages to read through and it broadens your knowledge
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member486492
21st May 23
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
English has been so much fun, the classics you get to read are amazing; A Room of One’s Own, She Stoops to Conquer, Shakespeare, Chaucer etc, there is a broad range of genres and ages to read through and it broadens your knowledge read more
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member864655
6th December 21
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
Love my course so much. For an English lit degree it is so modern and there is so much freedom to chose exactly what you want to study. All of the lecturers are incredible and I feel challenged and supported. read more
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member1243389
9th November 19
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
ENGLISH IS THE BEST! THINK AHEAD BECAUSE YOU KNOW YOURE ALL IN COMPETITION WITH ONE ANOTHER read more
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Rabbitlover02
13th November 15
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
Literature from a large breadth of historical perioids studied. One seminar per module per week provides opportunities for discussion and analysis. Most lectures engaging, some more analytical which can be difficult with with a large group. Personal tutor available is necessary though not seen regularly. read more
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Weird Lover Wilde
4th July 15
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
I have no regrets about choosing English Lit. I love the course so much and all the lecturers are great, as are the course texts which we study. read more
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27th October 24
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I don’t think the course was for me but that’s just my personal preference rather than the course or the university’s fault. read more
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21st May 23
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English has been so much fun, the classics you get to read are amazing; A Room of One’s Own, She Stoops to Conquer, Shakespeare, Chaucer etc, there is a broad range of genres and ages to read through and it broadens your knowledge read more
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member1384982
26th April 23
English Language and Literature, BA Hons FullTime
I love the content that my course provides. Despite the stress of essays, I genuinely am fascinated by the range of new literature and theory i get to engage with, and the professors I've had so far have been so enthusiastic and supportive. read more
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27th October 22
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Teachers are good, building is okay. read more
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member864655
6th December 21
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
Love my course so much. For an English lit degree it is so modern and there is so much freedom to chose exactly what you want to study. All of the lecturers are incredible and I feel challenged and supported. read more
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member1243389
9th November 19
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
ENGLISH IS THE BEST! THINK AHEAD BECAUSE YOU KNOW YOURE ALL IN COMPETITION WITH ONE ANOTHER read more
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daisyalbertine
30th March 16
English Literature and History, BA Hons FullTime
I love my course, it's the perfect balance of two subjects that I really enjoy, and the course content is excellent; the core English modules focus on both novels and poetry, ranging from Charles Dickens and Charlotte Bronte to J.G Ballard and Philip K. Dick. There is a wide range of History modules to choose from, including Modern Wales, Early Modern England and Wales, and Asia and the West. Most lecturers and tutors are supportive and teach well (there's always the few dull ones, it's inevitable!), and the level of research put into the course is incredibly high, so you're always getting the latest insight into your studies. Overall this is a really good course! read more
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Rabbitlover02
13th November 15
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
Literature from a large breadth of historical perioids studied. One seminar per module per week provides opportunities for discussion and analysis. Most lectures engaging, some more analytical which can be difficult with with a large group. Personal tutor available is necessary though not seen regularly. read more
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Weird Lover Wilde
4th July 15
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
I have no regrets about choosing English Lit. I love the course so much and all the lecturers are great, as are the course texts which we study. read more
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