University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.

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Our BA in English offers you the opportunity to explore books, films, and theatre under the guidance of world-class scholars By studying English you will develop your knowledge, creativity, and writing skills, and get more from the literature you love. The English Department at UCC has a strong tradition of creativity and independent thinking. In choosing the BA in English, you will join a community of scholars who are passionate about literature and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and reach your potential. Our BA introduces you to the subject in its fullest sense. Through reading, writing, discussion, and group and independent research, you will learn about literary genres, movements, and historical periods and develop a deep understanding of critical theories and current debates. You will also have the option of studying creative writing and digital literacy. The programme enables students to gain invaluable experience and skills in research, creative and critical thinking, effective communication, presentation, and teamwork. The BA in English is a challenging but rewarding programme of study that will help you to become a critical writer and creative thinker capable of contributing to Ireland’s vibrant cultural and intellectual life. Show less

The programme offers a varied and stimulating introduction to literature and culture in the English language. You will be introduced to writing in a range of genres, including novels, poetry, and drama, from several historical periods, and will gain a solid foundation in key critical and cultural theories.

Year 1 Modules

EN1002 Literature and Society: Medieval to Renaissance (5 credits)
EN1003 Introduction to Modern Literature (5 credits)
EN1004 Theories and Contexts in Literature (5 credits)
EN1101 Contexts: the Production and Reception of Literature and Film (5 credits)
EN1103 Problems in Literature (10 credits)
In addition choose two subjects from the list below, with no more than one from each group.

Group 1: Applied Mathematics (Arts); European Studies; Folklore; Gaeilge/Irish; Greek and Roman Civilisation; History of Art
Group 2: Archaeology; Chinese Studies; German; Latin; Mathematics; Mathematical Studies; Politics
Group 3: French; Sociology
Group 4: Geography; Italian
Group 4b: Celtic Civilisation; Philosophy; Spanish
Year 2 Modules

Core: Critical Skills Seminars; Introduction to Old English Language; Special Topics in Literature and Culture.
Electives: Creative Writing; Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales; Eighteenth-Century Literature; American Cinema; Romance and Realism; Nineteenth-Century American Literature; Drama: Medieval and Renaissance; Women and Literature; Introduction to Shakespeare; Inventing Modern Drama.
Year 3 Modules

Core: Special Studies Seminars; Dissertation.
Electives: Creative Writing; Of Monsters and Men: Old & Early English Literature; European Cinema; Twentieth-Century American Literature; Romance: Medieval to Renaissance; Romantic Literature; Victorian Literature; Contemporary Irish Writing; The Irish Literary Revival and Modernism; Studies in Shakespeare; Modernism.
See the College Calendar (BA English) for more information.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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