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 ... Read review
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 ... ...but when it 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 ... more
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 texts that you HAVE to read - but when it 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 you from becoming complacent about your knowledge.
Overall, I would defintiely recommend this degree - especially at this university!
Advantages: Small, friendly, relatively inexpensive. Disadvantages: Does not offer a stereotypical "student lifestyle"
Upon arriving at the main campus (the Fine Art department has a seperate, small campus) you will be struck by it's small size, but suprisingly modern design. A modern building, surrounded by trees and set above and just outside the city centre.
The Institute offers a variety of Arts based degree courses, from Fine Art and Media Production to Journalism (full course details can be found at http://www.cumbria.ac.uk) and it also teaches a variety of post-16 educational courses such as ND's and A Levels, all in subjects related to the arts. All the course tutors and professionals in their own subject, but I will not go into too much detail about the courses as they are all so different, however I will say that most of them are practical in nature and all have specialist facilities within the campus.
The campus has good facilities, all ...
Advantages: Only art college in the area, friendly atmosphere,lots of courses. Disadvantages: Not great for part-time students, a little lacking on the aesthetic side!
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Cleveland College of Art and Design has three campuses in the Tees Valley (North East England). It has been established for over 100 years and is currently the only independent, specialist arts college in the North East.
Two of the campuses are in Middlesbrough, on Burlam Road and Green Lane, and the third is in Hartlepool, in Church Square.
The college offers a fairly large range of courses leading to various qualifications, including NCFE, GNVQ, BTEC, and Foundation Degrees (FdA).
The courses are really too extensive to list them all on here, but I will give an overview - for a full prospectus you can visit the CCAD website at www.ccad.ac.uk. The courses include:
Art and Design
Fashion
Fine Art
Graphic Design
Media
Multimedia
TV and Film Production
Photography
CCAD also run some short ...
Advantages: Close Knit Community Environment Disadvantages: Living In a Small Village/Town can at times be boring
Never heard of Surrey Institute of Art & Design, well check it out here!!
I spent 4 years at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design (or SIAD, as I will call it from now on)!!!
SIAD is actually split into 2 sites Epsom & Farnham. I will deal firstly with Farnham as it is the larger campus.
SIAD - Farnham Campus
2 long years spent at Farnham!! Farnham itself is a small town/village with quaint little shops, boutiques and coffee shops. At times it can feel a lot like one of those cream tea and scone villages. However, ever present is the large number of students who make Farnham their home. It is quite expensive to live in Farnham and the rents reflect this. This coupled with a general dislike of private letting agencies to rent to students can make housing one of the first and biggest problems you encounter.
SIAD does offer ...
