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English BA Hons
Our English BA offers a comprehensive overview of English literature in its various manifestations, taking you through the development of literary culture in English, from its early stages to its fragmentation
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member1248408
18th May 20
English, BA Hons FullTime
Interesting course but the staff don’t make it particularly interesting, however the modules I have selected for second year seem promising
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Most relevant Student Reviews for English BA Hons at University of Leicester
member1248408
18th May 20
English, BA Hons FullTime
Interesting course but the staff don’t make it particularly interesting, however the modules I have selected for second year seem promising read more
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member537604
2nd May 19
English, BA Hons FullTime
Value for money is impacted by lecturer strikes. Would say it is a little much for 6-15 contact hours a week. But the course is good, and tutors great/very helpful. The personal tutor system is deeply flawed and completely useless. I have had a different tutor every year sometimes every term, and have never seen them/heard from them more than once. read more
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member1236876
2nd April 19
English, BA Hons FullTime
Really think about if you’re the right person for this course before you enter the university of leicester. You’re in twice a week at best, given literally 0 guidance about essay planning and marking criteria, you’re sat in a lecture about renaissance art thinking wow I love books but I’m not sure this is strictly relevant. In my experience this course is great if you want to get drunk on a Monday afternoon or you want a student loan to spend on nandoes but not so great if you like English/ have any interest in learning. The course ease you in with Shakespeare and fiction and smacks you with old English/Chaucer for the next two years after that. As for value for money you’d be better off open spark notes and saving 9 grand than paying for lazy teaching and a complete lack of pastoral support. As for my personal tutor, your guess is as good as mine because I never even met the guy. Leicester is great for mosh Friday and scientific discoveries but if English is your passion- don’t go read more
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member936809
28th March 19
English, BA Hons FullTime
Studying English at Leicester has been a real pleasure read more
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member1025748
16th January 17
English, BA Hons FullTime
During my dissertation in particular, my tutor was great - he always answered my questions promptly and effectively, even outside normal office hours - support was great. Lecturers and seminar tutors are enthusiastic and visibly passionate. Great teaching quality. read more
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poe123
21st July 16
English, BA Hons FullTime
Great tutors, generally good content, good support system, would have liked more choice in selecting modules in my first and second years. Overall an enjoyable and, for the most part, valuable, experience. read more
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member423211
18th July 16
English, BA Hons FullTime
Course was hard work, but so interesting. You have to make sure you are fully engaged in seminars and lectures as there is so much to get through, so make sure you don't fall behind! Make sure you are in contact with your tutors or personal tutors for help. I would recommend using the library a lot, for the amount of reading ahead of you! Make sure you aren't rushing to get to the end of a novel and really find time to balance your work load. It's a great course with such a variation of literature to explore, but you can't get complacent despite the lack of contact hours, you will need all the time you have got to do seminar work and reading. read more
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member417309
22nd October 15
English, BA Hons FullTime
The course has been interesting but there are very few contact hours read more
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member615038
25th August 15
English, BA Hons FullTime
I enjoyed my first year as an English student so much. The lecturers and seminar tutors helped so much and made the content very interesting to learn. read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for English Studies at University of Leicester
member1248408
18th May 20
English, BA Hons FullTime
Interesting course but the staff don’t make it particularly interesting, however the modules I have selected for second year seem promising read more
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member743960
23rd November 19
English and History, BA Hons FullTime
Decent teaching. So very boring at times. read more
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cayetanoignacio
4th May 19
English and American Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Honestly, I would have liked to go deeper into some many topics such as analysing Old/Middle English texts (History of the English Language), Phonetics and Phonology, more widely variety of authors of Restoration literature (From Satire to Sensibility Literature), etc. read more
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Olgacrvnts
4th May 19
English and American Studies, BA Hons FullTime
the rooms are really old and uncomfortable, teachers just read their power points. read more
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member537604
2nd May 19
English, BA Hons FullTime
Value for money is impacted by lecturer strikes. Would say it is a little much for 6-15 contact hours a week. But the course is good, and tutors great/very helpful. The personal tutor system is deeply flawed and completely useless. I have had a different tutor every year sometimes every term, and have never seen them/heard from them more than once. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1236876
2nd April 19
English, BA Hons FullTime
Really think about if you’re the right person for this course before you enter the university of leicester. You’re in twice a week at best, given literally 0 guidance about essay planning and marking criteria, you’re sat in a lecture about renaissance art thinking wow I love books but I’m not sure this is strictly relevant. In my experience this course is great if you want to get drunk on a Monday afternoon or you want a student loan to spend on nandoes but not so great if you like English/ have any interest in learning. The course ease you in with Shakespeare and fiction and smacks you with old English/Chaucer for the next two years after that. As for value for money you’d be better off open spark notes and saving 9 grand than paying for lazy teaching and a complete lack of pastoral support. As for my personal tutor, your guess is as good as mine because I never even met the guy. Leicester is great for mosh Friday and scientific discoveries but if English is your passion- don’t go read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member936809
28th March 19
English, BA Hons FullTime
Studying English at Leicester has been a real pleasure read more
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Personal Tutor
Course Content
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Lpaj1
22nd March 19
English and History, BA Hons FullTime
The teaching is very in depth and the course is very interesting. The two subjects complement each other well. read more
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member1025748
16th January 17
English, BA Hons FullTime
During my dissertation in particular, my tutor was great - he always answered my questions promptly and effectively, even outside normal office hours - support was great. Lecturers and seminar tutors are enthusiastic and visibly passionate. Great teaching quality. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1123281
23rd July 16
English and American Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Lots of module choice and very approachable, supportive staff. read more
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poe123
21st July 16
English, BA Hons FullTime
Great tutors, generally good content, good support system, would have liked more choice in selecting modules in my first and second years. Overall an enjoyable and, for the most part, valuable, experience. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member423211
18th July 16
English, BA Hons FullTime
Course was hard work, but so interesting. You have to make sure you are fully engaged in seminars and lectures as there is so much to get through, so make sure you don't fall behind! Make sure you are in contact with your tutors or personal tutors for help. I would recommend using the library a lot, for the amount of reading ahead of you! Make sure you aren't rushing to get to the end of a novel and really find time to balance your work load. It's a great course with such a variation of literature to explore, but you can't get complacent despite the lack of contact hours, you will need all the time you have got to do seminar work and reading. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
Sumita
16th July 16
English and American Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Good range of modules for each academic year, especially third year modules read more
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member417309
22nd October 15
English, BA Hons FullTime
The course has been interesting but there are very few contact hours read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
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member615038
25th August 15
English, BA Hons FullTime
I enjoyed my first year as an English student so much. The lecturers and seminar tutors helped so much and made the content very interesting to learn. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
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