English Literature with Education Aberystwyth University

Overview

The English Literature with Education at Aberystwyth University offers a comprehensive dual-discipline curriculum that integrates the study of literary history with the principles of modern pedagogy. Students divide their time equally between exploring a vast range of texts and mastering the core foundations of education. This academic journey fosters critical thinking and professional skills within a supportive and vibrant scholarly community.

Why English Literature with Education at Aberystwyth University?

• Learn from academic staff who are recognised world leaders in their specific fields of expertise.
• Access the National Library of Wales, a prestigious copyright institution located right on the university's doorstep.
• Benefit from small tutorial and seminar sizes that ensure a personalised and high-quality learning experience.
• Engage with the New Welsh Review, the foremost literary magazine in Wales, which is hosted within the department.
• Take advantage of established partnerships with schools and community organisations across Wales and the UK.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19190 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Ancestral Voices
• Critical Practice
• Children's Development and Learning
• American Literature
• Climate Change
• Poetry

Year 2

• Educational Blueprints
• Literary Theory
• Leadership
• Research Methods
• Literary Modernisms
• Place and Self

Year 3

• Children's Rights
• Special Educational Needs
• Haunting Texts
• Victorian Childhoods
• Independent Research Project
• Reading Theory / Reading Text

Careers with English Literature with Education

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for a diverse range of professional environments where communication and analytical skills are highly valued. Many students choose to progress to a PGCE qualification to enter the teaching profession. Other successful career destinations for alumni include:

• Broadcasting and Journalism
• Advertising and Publishing
• The Civil Service
• Business and Finance
• New Media and Digital Content

The course embeds essential transferable skills such as structured oral communication, creative problem-solving, and effective time management, ensuring graduates are prepared for the competitive global job market.