MODERN ENGLISH LITERATURE AND HISTORY BA (Hons) Level 6 Degree

Level 6
Higher Education
Newry Campus
The Open University

Overview

The BA (Hons) in Modern English Literature and History will provide an academically robust yet innovative undergraduate programme of study which will immerse and engage students in an academically challenging and stimulating educational experience. It will produce dynamic graduates who are intellectually competent and who will display the required graduate attributes. The programme will provide students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment, entrepreneurial opportunities and/or postgraduate study. Students will apply their knowledge and understanding across a range of conceptual, contextual and periodic frameworks that develop the professional and transferable skills required for lifelong learning.

This degree can be completed over 4.5 years on a one day a week, part-time basis, or students may choose to exit with a Certificate of Higher Education after 1.5 years or a Higher Education Diploma after 3 years in the same subject matter.

The benefit of a degree in both subjects means that students can clearly express how the human story is captured and articulated in the present but also how it relates to and is influenced by moments in the past. Given the different but complementary nature of these two subject areas, students can ensure that they are advancing their knowledge in a parallel and coherent fashion. Their assessments will reflect the graduate attributes of articulate communication, informed critical thinking and argumentation, the ability to closely analyse complex material, project manage, develop a global understanding of historical and contemporary processes, and promote ethical approaches to problem solving.

The programme will focus on developing knowledge of relevant subject discourses whilst giving learners the opportunity to apply their learning in a suite of contexts. The programme is designed to future proof skills and knowledge through engagement with digital and material culture. The learning approaches will take into account the diverse backgrounds of learners, fostering their engagement, whilst promoting their growing academic independence through levels 4, 5 and 6 of study. The programme will produce critical, creative thinkers ready for employment or postgraduate study. Being conversant with the knowledge of two subject specialisms, and the unique skills set each subject affords, will ensure that students acquire a versatile and broad skill set that will allow them to seek employment in a number of professions and to be equipped for career development.

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Programme Specification - Modern English and History BA (Hons) Degree

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SRC Level 6 Descriptors

Southern Regional College is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes leading to Open University validated awards.

The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to the course, is evidence that the learner or apprentice is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft Teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

Applicants should normally have obtained a minimum of 64 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications.
Applicants must have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language.
Equivalent qualifications such as Scottish Certificate of Education, International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate or Irish Leaving Certificate will be accepted at the relevant level.

The College’s Admissions Policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code May 2023. Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/A-Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

The entrance criteria above may change subject to awarding body regulations. The College reserves the right to enhance the entrance requirements where demand exceeds the number of available places. In addition, where places remain available the College reserves the right to offer places to candidates with a profile less than that listed above.

For further detail on our entry requirements please review our Admissions Policy & Criteria.

Students who complete this programme will have the information, comprehension, and abilities needed for a variety of graduate-level jobs in related subjects, including: Journalist, Writer, Editor, Publisher, Content Writer, PR Expert, Information Services and Libraries, Management of the arts and heritage.

Areas of study include:

Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Historical Skills
Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset
Debates in History
Literary and Cultural Theory
Project Module: Learning in Action
Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic
The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities
American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance
Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall Will Never Fall
‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour
Women and History: Hidden Figures
Dissertation/Capstone Project
Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China
Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century
The Irish Identity in the 21st Century
The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the Stage

Introduction to Literature

Introduction to Historical Skills

Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset

Debates in History

Literary and Cultural Theory

Project Module: History in Action

Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic

The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities

American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance

Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall

‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour

Women and History: Hidden Figures

Dissertation

Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China

Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century

The Irish Identity in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the StageApplicants applying for entry onto the programme via the APEL route must present a comprehensive portfolio that clearly demonstrates learning that equates with the programme entry requirements as outlined above. The Open University will be involved in this process prior to registration. The APEL route will comprise of transparent, rigorous, clear, and concise guidance materials aligned to the UK Quality Code requirements to ensure consistency in the portfolio as evidence of prior learning. All evidence submitted must be authentic, current, reliable, sufficient, and valid.

Introduction to Literature

Introduction to Historical Skills

Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset

Debates in History

Literary and Cultural Theory

Project Module: History in Action

Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic

The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities

American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance

Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall

‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour

Women and History: Hidden Figures

Dissertation

Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China

Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century

The Irish Identity in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the StageIntroduction to Literature

Introduction to Historical Skills

Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset

Debates in History

Literary and Cultural Theory

Project Module: History in Action

Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic

The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities

American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance

Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall

‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour

Women and History: Hidden Figures

Dissertation

Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China

Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century

The Irish Identity in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the Stage

Introduction to Literature

Introduction to Historical Skills

Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset

Debates in History

Literary and Cultural Theory

Project Module: History in Action

Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic

The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities

American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance

Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall

‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour

Women and History: Hidden Figures

Dissertation

Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China

Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century

The Irish Identity in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the Stage

Introduction to Literature

Introduction to Historical Skills

Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset

Debates in History

Literary and Cultural Theory

Project Module: History in Action

Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic

The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities

American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance

Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall

‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour

Women and History: Hidden Figures

Dissertation

Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China

Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century

The Irish Identity in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the StageIntroduction to Literature
• Introduction to Historical Skills
• Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset
• Debates in History
• Literary and Cultural Theory
• Project Module: History in Action
• Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic
• The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities
• American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance
• Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall
• ‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour
• Women and History: Hidden Figures
• Dissertation
• Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China
• Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century
• The Irish Identity in the 21st Century
• The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the Stage

Introduction to Literature

Introduction to Historical Skills

Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset

Debates in History

Literary and Cultural Theory

Project Module: History in Action

Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic

The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities

American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance

Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall

‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour

Women and History: Hidden Figures

Dissertation

Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China

Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century

The Irish Identity in the 21st Century

Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Historical Skills
Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset
Debates in History
Literary and Cultural Theory
Project Module: History in Action
Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic
The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities
American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance
Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall
‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour
Women and History: Hidden Figures
Dissertation
Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China
Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century
The Irish Identity in the 21st Century
The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the StageIntroduction to Literature
Introduction to Historical Skills
Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset
Debates in History
Literary and Cultural Theory
Project Module: History in Action
Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic
The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities
American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance
Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall
‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour
Women and History: Hidden Figures
Dissertation
Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China
Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century
The Irish Identity in the 21st Century
The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the Stage

Introduction to Literature

Introduction to Historical Skills

Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset

Debates in History

Literary and Cultural Theory

Project Module: History in Action

Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic

The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities

American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance

Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall

‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour

Women and History: Hidden Figures

Dissertation

Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China

Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century

The Irish Identity in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the Stage

Introduction to Literature

Introduction to Historical Skills

Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset

Debates in History

Literary and Cultural Theory

Project Module: History in Action

Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic

The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities

American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance

Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall

‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour

Women and History: Hidden Figures

Dissertation

Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China

Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century

The Irish Identity in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the Stage

Introduction to Literature

Introduction to Historical Skills

Borders and Barricades: Beyond the Sunset

Debates in History

Literary and Cultural Theory

Project Module: History in Action

Monstrous Sexualities: Victorian Gothic

The Age of Revolutions: Bonfire of the Vanities

American Modernism: The Harlem Renaissance

Communism in the 20th Century: The Wall will never fall

‘If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry’: Postmodernist Humour

Women and History: Hidden Figures

Dissertation

Making Money is Good: The Making of Modern China

Apocalyptic Futures: Writing in the 21st Century

The Irish Identity in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Irish Theatre: Resistant Voices from the Stage

Students will be assessed through coursework only. Assessment will take the form of:

Essays
Posters
Close Reading
Curatorial tasks
Digital Content Curation
Dissertations or Capstone Projects
Group work
Project management

Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 27/28. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

Fees displayed for each course represent fees to be charged for year 1 of each programme. Please note that fees may increase in year 2 or 3 of the course. Read more in our Fees Policy.

Students who successfully complete this programme may wish to pursue for further postgraduate study or directly enter graduate employment.

This programme will provide students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for a range of graduate employment opportunities within related fields such as: