We are committed to meeting you ‘where you’re at’ and supporting your transition into HE study. You will require the books:

• Carmilla (1872) by Sheridan Le Fanu, any edition
• The Icarus Girl (2006) by Helen Oyeyemi, any edition
• Carrie (1974) by Stephen King, any edition
• Robert Eaglestone’s slim textbook Doing English (2017), 4th ed.
• Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, any edition

If you would like to get a head start, you can read these in readiness for Semester 1.

Wednesday 16 September

• 10:30 – 13:00 (Room HI102)
• 14:00 – 16:00 (Room EL115)

Your welcome and induction session is an opportunity to meet your peers and tutors. We will cover basic and practical information as well as offer a taster of things to come! Part of our focus will be on your wellbeing at University.

IMPORTANT: Please bring your photo ID with you on this date to complete enrolment.

Semester 1 – Week beginning 21/09/2026

• Monday: 10:00 – 13:00
• Tuesday: 12:00 – 17:00

In Semester 1 of your first year, you will take 2 modules:

• Open to Interpretation: Introduction to Critical and Cultural Theory (Mondays)
• How to Read: Textual Analysis (Tuesdays)

In ‘Open to Interpretation’, you will develop your ability to think critically. Using examples from contemporary media, current issues, and Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, we will look at a range of critical concepts and their applications.

‘How to Read’ introduces you to a diverse range of texts and approaches to reading and study. You can expect lively discussions as you build a solid foundation of knowledge.

In both modules, you will be working in a small group of English students and we will be supporting your transition to University level study. Our modules are interactive with lots of opportunities for discussion, activities and exploratory learning.

Both modules will be assessed by coursework. There are no exams or traditional essays on our programme.

Helen Cousins

I will be your Academic Personal Tutor (APT) in your first year. I will be teaching some of your classes in Semester 1 and seeing you for one-to-one tutorials. You can get in touch with me if you have any concerns, issues or worries about your university studies.

Kerry Myler

I will also be teaching you in Semester 1. I encourage students to develop their digital skills and to work together effectively. I am the Academic Personal Tutor (APT) for second year students.