(+) good variety of material to study (-) a bit difficult to get going on the language side if you haven't done the A level before (*) (On Ciao since: 01/2001)
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Advantages: good variety of material to study Disadvantages: a bit difficult to get going on the language side if you haven't done the A level before
I'm currently studying English Language and Literature at the University of Sheffield in the north of England. I chose the degree because I love English and I didn't want to concentrate just on the literature side - this dual degree is great because you get a good taste of both world - and it also means that you are more appealing to prospective employers! I'm really enjoying what I have done of the degree so far. Yes, for literature there ARE set ......comes to the written assignment there's always a good selection of essay titles which means that you hardly ever write about something which is your weakest area. The language side of the degree was a little more tricky for me from the start - but then I hadn't taken A Level English Langauge like some of my contemporaries, who were finding it much easier. I think it's good to try a new subject area though, as it keeps you on your toes and prevents ... Read review