BA (Hons) in Arts - English

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O que eu aprenderei?

Do you enjoy discussing books, films, song, theatre? By studying English you will develop your knowledge and writing skills, and get more from the books and films you love.

UCC School of English has a strong tradition of creativity and independent thinking. Our students learn, by reading and listening, how to balance different arguments. You will get practice at clear and persuasive writing and at effective discussion in seminar situations. You will join a community of learning where you can develop your ideas and knowledge and shape your skills.

The BA in English introduces you to the subject in its fullest sense. You will study English across the centuries and can cover areas such as creative writing, film, drama and theatre. If you're a keen reader and interested in technology, we can help you hone your digital and literary skills with courses on digital media and through technology-enabled learning.

Studying English in UCC enables you to explore the subject from its beginnings in the language of Old English right up to the contemporary moment. You will gain a deep understanding of how literature both shapes our world and is shaped by cultural, social, and political impetuses across history (such as the climate emergency, #MeToo movement, and international conflicts).

During your English studies, you will benefit from a range of teaching methods (such as lectures, small-group tutorials, and seminars led by expert scholars) and assessment forms (e.g. written essays, in-class participation, oral presentations). The depth, breadth, and range of English modules in UCC foster a lifelong passion for learning and self-development, as well as skills in communication, critical thinking, and independent research, which are essential in a variety of careers and in postgraduate programmes.

Ultimately, studying English as part of your Arts degree can be a pleasing and rewarding experience that brings flexibility to your future professional prospects.

Skills and Careers Information

English is a flexible and attractive degree and provides a wide range of transferable skills. The courses you will study impart skills that can help you achieve success in such professions as journalism, teaching, publishing, theatre, public relations, public affairs, arts management, marketing, law and information sciences.

Such skills include:

the ability to think independently, and to make an effective argument
the capacity to gather, investigate and assess research materials
an aptitude for organising material in a logical and coherent way
the ability to derive conclusions based on research
developing a clear and effective writing style: a key foundation for almost all careers.

A degree in English also supports and sustains a lifelong relationship with books and with literature, and equips you to become a critical thinker, an elegant writer and a creative person.

De qual departamento farei parte?

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Opções de estudo

Período integral (4 anos)

Valores
€17.000,00 (R$ 91.874) por ano
EU Student Contribution Charge: €3,000 per annum, Capitation Fee: €147 per annum, EU Total fee: €5,832

*O preço é estimado e tem caráter informativo, por favor, verifique esta informação com a instituição.

Data de início

Esperado Janeiro 2025

Localização

University College Cork

College Road,

Cork,

Republic of Ireland

Requisitos de admissão

Para estudantes internacionais

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate

Duolingo English Test (DET): DET 120 with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section

IELTS - International English Language Testing System/ IELTS Indicator Test: Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test: Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section

University of Cambridge: 176+ on the Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English i.e.

Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)

Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum of 63 (with at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section)

Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.

ADICIONAR AOS MEUS FAVORITOS

Sobre University College Cork

A UCC é uma premiada universidade de pesquisa e ensino de classe mundial com mais de 170 anos de história.

  • Eleita no 2% das melhores universidades mundiais
  • Cork foi eleita uma importante “cidade cultural & criativa”
  • Mais de 3.000 estudantes internacionais
  • Mais de 90% dos estudantes empregados após graduação

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