2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA English and Sociology (For students entering from September 2023 onwards)

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of English

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

English Studies:
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-english

Sociology:
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-sociology.pdf?sfvrsn=6ee2cb81_4

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2023. For students who entered the programme before September 2023, you can find the details of your programme: BA English and Sociology

The BA in English and Sociology gives you the chance to combine the study of very human subjects. You’ll learn about the ways in which societies are organised and structured, as well as one of humanity’s most popular forms of cultural expression – literature.

You’ll be introduced to the key principles of sociology and study English literature across poetry, drama and prose in core modules. We also offer a wide variety of optional modules, giving you the chance to explore the literary periods, authors and themes as well as the sociological topics that interest you.

Our academic expertise covers a wide range of topics in both English literature and sociology. As a result, we can offer flexible degrees with plenty of choice so you can pursue your own interests. You could explore topics such as American fiction, drugs policy, Medieval literature, class division, digital humanities or disability studies. Whatever you’re looking for, the chances are you’ll find it at Leeds.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

At Level 1, students are required to take 120 credits, with a minimum of 40 credits in both English and Sociology. They must take 40 credits of core English modules, and 40 credits of core Sociology modules here:

Optional modules:

Level 1 students may select up to 40 credits from the following English optional modules:

Level 1 students may select up to 40 credits from the following Sociology modules:

Discovery modules:

Candidates may take up to 40 credits of Discovery modules in place of two of the option modules above.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Where there is no module code link below the full module details are not yet available. Before you are required to enrol on a module full details will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

To be eligible for a joint honours award, students must pass at least 40 credits at level 2 in each of the named subjects. Students must take the following four core modules:

Compulsory Modules

Optional modules:

Candidates may select up to 40 credits of further English option modules from Basket 1:

Basket 1

Candidates may select up to 40 credits of further Sociology option modules from Basket 2:

Basket 2
- Social Sciences and Emergencies: Contexts, Theories and Approaches  - 20 Credits

Level 2 students may take up to 40 credits of Discovery modules or a module from Basket 3 in place of English or Sociology options, provided they have fulfilled the programme requirements to take at least 40 credits in both JH subjects:

Basket 3: 

Discovery modules:

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Where there is no module code link below the full module details are not yet available. Before you are required to enrol on a module full details will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

To be eligible for a joint honours award, students must pass at least 40 credits at level 3 in each of the named subjects. Your Final Year Project counts as 40 credits on one side of your degree.

Candidates will be required to study ONE of the following two core modules:

Basket 1:

Candidates may choose from the list of specialist research modules in English in Baskets 2 and 3, provided they have met the requirement to study at least 40 credits of Sociology modules at Level 3. Note that the list provided in Baskets 2 and 3 is indicative and subject to change year by year depending on staff availability:

Basket 2:

Basket 3:

Basket 4: Candidates may choose from a list of specialist research modules in Sociology, provided they have met the requirement to study at least 40 credits of English modules.
- Social Sciences and Emergencies: Critical Analysis & Case Studies - 20 Credits
- Crimes of the Powerful - 20 Credits
- Sociology of Objects - 20 Credits

Last updated: 08/05/2024 16:55:37

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