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Visit course webpageOur English Language and Literatures course offers a unique opportunity to study at the crossroads of English language and world literature.
Over the course of your degree, you will have the opportunity to examine global patterns in human language, the relationship between language and thought, the links between literature and history, and the contributions of literature from around the globe to our understanding of the contemporary world. At the same time, you will gain expertise and experience in project development and data analysis that will help prepare you to work confidently in any career, from labs to offices and from classrooms to boardrooms.
Taught by world-leading experts, you'll develop the multidisciplinary skill set needed to succeed in a world where understanding different cultures and languages is pivotal. In a city renowned for its cultural heritage, the dynamic and tailored curriculum ensures that by graduation, you will be in the lead for your chosen career path, having the knowledge, skills, confidence and agility to make your career your own.
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Canterbury
Learn more about English Language and Literatures, BA (Hons) - at University of Kent
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Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.
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