BA Hons English
University of Cambridge, Cambridge | Cambridgeshire, England | Estd in 1209 | Government University
Cambridgeshire, England
About BA Hons English
The BA Hons English program offers a well-rounded education in English literature, while also providing opportunities to delve into other art forms such as music and film. Students will have the chance to explore the relationship between literature and these art forms, as well as the connections between literature and intellectual traditions such as philosophy, art history, and politics.
In the first year, students have to study two compulsory papers-
- Practical Criticism and Critical Practice
- Shakespeare
In the second year, the course structure includes one compulsory paper (English Literature and its contexts 1300-1550) and any other three papers from the below list.
- Early Medieval Literature and its Contexts 1066-1350
- English Literature and its Contexts 1500-1700
- English Literature and its Contexts 1660-1870
- English Literature and its Contexts 1830-1945 or English Literature and its Contexts 1870-present
However, one of these papers (with the exception of Early Medieval Literature and its Contexts 1066-1350) can be replaced by a dissertation.
Third year includes two compulsory papers-
- Practical Criticism and Critical Practice II
- Tragedy, which ranges from ancient Greek drama to contemporary writing
In addition to the above compulsory papers, it is mandatory to complete a dissertation with a word count of 6,000-7,500. Alternatively, students may also choose to submit a second dissertation of the same length and also select one optional paper, or opt for two optional papers instead from the following list.
- Chaucer
- Medieval English Literature 1066–1500: The Medieval Supernatural
- Material Renaissance
- Lyric
- Prose Forms 1936-56
- The Ethical Imagination
- American Literature
- Postcolonial and Related Literatures
- History and Theory of Literary Criticism
- Visual Culture
- Contemporary Writing in English
- Early Modern Drama 1588-1642
- Special Period of English Literature 1847-72
- Love, Gender, Sexuality 1740-1824
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Admission and Application
The University of Cambridge offers admissions through the UCAS application and My Cambridge Application. However, students need to follow a particular procedure before applying to Cambridge.
- Applicants need to fill their UCAS applications online where they need to enter all their personal and professional details correctly.
- Students need to upload few documents like personal statement, portfolio, letters of recommendation etc.
- For admissions to certain courses, students might also have to clear an admission test followed by a personal interview.
- After submitting the UCAS application, students also have to fill the My Cambridge Application where they need to attach few digital documents like high school qualifying documents, a passport size photo, topics studied at high school, English language proficiency test scores such as IELTS, TOEFL, a personal statement (if asked) etc.
- For successful submission of application forms, students also have to pay the amount of application fee.
- Selected candidates will be called to proceed with the admission process if they meet all the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility
Applications from students who are completing Class XII school leaving qualifications from any exam board will be considered competitive only if they are accompanied by additional qualifications. Below are the details regarding the expected qualifications and levels that need to be achieved, in addition to a high level of performance in Class XII:
- For all Cambridge courses, offers may be made conditional on achieving grades of 5 in five or more Advanced Placement (AP) Tests offered by the College Board, except for Mathematics (please refer to the note on STEP below).
- For Chemical Engineering, Engineering, and Natural Sciences (Physical), offers may be made conditional on obtaining a rank of less than 2000 in the IIT-JEE (Advanced).
- For Mathematics, offers will be conditional on achievement in the Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP). STEP may also be required for offers in subjects like Computer Science, Engineering, and Economics, where the attainment of equivalent qualifications to A Level Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics cannot be demonstrated through any other means. It is important to note that all Mathematics offers will have a STEP condition attached, even for applicants taking AP Tests or the IIT-JEE.
Applicants who are currently in the process of completing their twelfth grade education are required to demonstrate a strong academic performance in relevant subjects related to their chosen course of study. The specific grades expected may vary depending on the educational board that the applicant is affiliated with.
- CISCE and NIOS applicants must secure 90% scores or higher in five or more relevant subjects.
- CBSE applicants must secure A1 grades in five or more relevant subjects.
- State board applicants generally require scores of 95% or equivalent in five or more relevant subjects.