ObjectivesEnglish and Italian Literature (50% English, 50% Italian) has a strong and distinctive comparative approach and has been specially designed for those who wish to begin or pursue a study of Italian language and literature whilst continuing to study the English tradition as well as exploring their interconnections and interactions. Italian and European Literature allows the study of Italian alongside European language, literature, and culture and is taken in one of three possible variants. Italian components in language, culture, and literature are studied alongside modules in either (a) French language and culture, or (b) German language and culture, or (c) aspects of European literature.
Entry requirementsGeneral university admissions requirements All applicants must possess a minimum level of competence in English Language and in Mathematics or a Science. A pass at Grade C or above in GCSE English Language and in Mathematics or a Science, or an equivalent qualification, fulfils this requirement. For some courses, requirements are above this University minimum, so you should check the relevant course-specific entry requirements in our hard copy prospectus which you can order online or browse on our online directory. We usually ask for candidates to show a broad base of study at GCSE level (or equivalent) with passes in at least five subjects from a range of disciplines.
Academic titleBA English and Italian Literature
Course descriptionBA English and Italian Literature
Programme
Year One
-Italian for Beginners or Modern Italian Language I.
-either Representations of Modern Italy or Forms and Fashions in Italian Intellectual Culture or Cross Cultural -Approaches to Italy.
-The Epic Tradition.
-either Medieval to Renaissance English Literature or Literature in the Modern World.
Year Two
Year abroad at an Italian university.
Year Three
-Modern Italian Language II.
-Comparative Literature: Italian and English Short Fiction.
-either Poetry and Society: Romantics and Victorians or The European Novel.
Year Four
-Modern Italian Language III.
-Shakespeare and Selected Dramatists of his Time.
-either European Theatre or an option in English.