Fact file - 2014 entry
UCAS code:QRJ7
Qualification:BA Jt Hons
Type and duration:4 year UG (year 3 out)
Qualification name:English and Serbian/Croatian
A level offer: ABB
Required subjects: A in English at A level and normally an A in a language at GCSE
IB score: 32 (6 in English at Higher Level)
Available part time: yes
Course places: 32 for all joint honours courses in the Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies.
Campus: University Park Campus
Course overview
On this course you will follow core modules in English and in Serbian/Croatian language and literature. As well as spending the third year abroad, most students also take part in a special two-week course in an area where Serbian or Croatian is spoken, during the summer vacation of the first year.
Year one
In English, you will have a choice of three core modules from the areas of English language, modern English literature, medieval studies and drama. In Serbian/Croatian, you will take special introductory language modules and modules on culture, history, cinema and literature.
Year two
In English, you will choose core modules to develop your studies in at least two areas of the discipline. You will also have the opportunity to take modules which focus on one specific period in English literature. In Serbian/Croatian, you will take language modules leading up to the year abroad and further options in literary and cultural studies.
Year three
The year abroad is spent in a Serbian/Croatian-speaking area where you will study at a university or language school and may gain work experience in the private or volunteer sector, including English language teaching.
Year four
In English, you will choose from a wide range of modules, specialising in key areas of the subject. In Serbian/Croatian, you will use your language skills in high-level modules and apply the skills and knowledge acquired earlier in the course to specialised modules. There is an optional fast-track module for learning Slovene.
More information
See also the School of English.
Entry requirements
A levels: ABB, A in English and A in a language at GCSE.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
TOEFL iBT 100 (minimum 19 with 20 in Speaking)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 67 (minimum score 67)
Alternative qualifications
For details please see the alternative qualifications page
Flexible admissions policy
We may make some applicants an offer lower than advertised, depending on their personal and educational circumstances.
Modules
Typical year-one modules
Typical year-two modules
Typical year-three modules
Year spent abroad.
Please see the Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies Year Abroad page.
Typical year-four modules
Typical optional modules
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Language Varieties in Serbian/Croatian
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Fantastic Worlds of Slavonic Literature and Cinema
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Studying Modern Literature
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Ice and Fire: Myths and Heroes of the North
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Crime, Conscience and Correction 1603-1700
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History of Yugoslavia and Successor states from 1941
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Serbian and Croatian Literature: 20th Century
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Sociolinguistics
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Burning Desires: Vikings in Britain 750-1100
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Medieval Englishes: Variation and Continuity
Careers
By the end of this course you will have reached a high level of linguistic proficiency and be able to use Serbian/Croatian in increasingly complex contexts. Your international experience will prove to employers that you are adaptable, independent and able to cope in challenging situations. Your transferable skills will include the ability to communicate effectively, think independently and construct a logical argument.
Average starting salary
The average starting salary for 2010/11 full-time graduates of the Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies was £16,928 and for graduates of the School of English it was £17,645.*
*Average starting salary from known destinations of first-degree leavers who studied full-time, 2010/11
Careers Support and Advice
Studying for a degree at The University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take. Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our Careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
KIS
Key Information Sets (KIS)
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Assessment
This course contains a period of study abroad. Students are assessed in their language skills and cultural understanding, developed during their time abroad.