Core courses and some options also have lectures. Drama and writing courses may include workshop sessions and visits to theatre performances or literary events. Courses are examined by a combination of assessed essays and written examinations. As a result of all this and of the high quality of students entering the Department, Warwick English graduates are more successful than the national average in gaining employment both at home and abroad. Degrees are awarded on the basis of work done in the Second and Third Years.
Interviews are an important part of the admissions process.
In principle we prefer to interview candidates before making an offer, though a few offers may be made without interview. Students who cannot attend for reasons of ill health, mock exams, etc will be offered alternative interview dates. Candidates who wish to take a 'gap' year and seek deferred entry in 2003 should note that competition for deferred places is likely to be intense. Please note that General Studies is not accepted as a third 'A' level. The Department was rated 'excellent' for its quality of teaching by the Higher Education Funding Council for England in 1994, and second highest in the country in The Guardian survey of departments in UK universities in 1999.