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Our Courses

English Literature

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Course Outline

To study English Literature in Cambridge means following in the footsteps of Coleridge, Wordsworth, Tennyson and Plath. Having inspired generations of authors and poets, Cambridge forms the perfect setting to be introduced to the study of literature at university level. The Reach Cambridge English Literature course is designed to introduce students to subjects beyond the scope of their current school courses and thereby offer them a flavour of English literature in higher education. Students will study drama, poetry, and prose, and explore different literary movements such as the Renaissance, the Romantic period, and our Postmodern age. The course will also involve enriching trips to the theatre, local excursions, practical workshops and creative writing sessions. Alongside fascinating examinations of different forms of literature, the course helps students to develop important skills, teaching them how to construct persuasive arguments, deliver stimulating presentations, and think philosophically. The course will not only equip students with key transferable skills that will enhance their achievements on their current school course, but will also introduce them to new areas of literature and furnish them with knowledge and experience of the demands of undergraduate academic study. In short, the course will develop both their passion and aptitude in the exciting field of literary studies.

Want to study more than one course? Choose two subject courses to study if you apply for a 4-week Summer program.

Upon application, select your desired program length and you will be prompted to choose a second course subject when completing your application form.

What’s included?

At Reach Cambridge, we provide the full package. We aim to make things as easy for our families when planning their summer experience.

The program cost includes:

University college accommodation in central Cambridge
24 onsite supervision
20 hours academic tuition per week
Guest Lectures by leading academics on global themes & University Life
Practical workshops (including leadership, interview skills and public speaking)
Two meals a day*
Fun, inclusive & exciting activities and events every afternoon and evening
2 coach excursions to exciting cultural highlights in the UK
Optional supervised airport transfers to and from London Heathrow airport and Cambridge
End of Program Graduation Celebration
Course Certificate
Course report including a suggested academic reading list for the future
International Student Travel Insurance

For peace of mind:

24 hour onsite supervision
Dedicated welfare staff
Students accommodated in small corridor groups
Reach Cambridge dedicated program office
Daily program blog for all friends, family and students

*‘Please note that only breakfast is provided on the weekends

Availability

If you are here for 4 weeks or 6 weeks in the Summer, you will have the opportunity to study two or three courses (two weeks each course).

Want help choosing your second course? Click here to see our full list of available courses.

Deadlines: Your deposit is due within 7 days of your application, your personal statement is due within 30 days of your application and all remaining items are due by 31st March.

Fees

2 Week Programs
Earlybird price – £5895
Standard price – £6295

4 Week Programs
Earlybird price – £11995
Standard price – £12395

6 Week Programs
Earlybird price – £18095
Standard price – £18495

Deadlines: Your deposit is due within 7 days of your application, your personal statement is due within 30 days of your application and all remaining items are due by 31st March.

Tasters Courses

Why not enhance your experience by adding a couple of Taster Courses to your program? Click on this link for more details.

The following Taster Courses are available alongside this Course during the summer. You can add one Taster Course for each week you will be in Cambridge (i.e. for a two week course, you can add two Tasters):

Community Outreach

Join Reach Cambridge’s Community Outreach taster course to explore how you can make a meaningful impact on society. By examining real-world examples of successful outreach and development initiatives, you will learn how to create your own plan to uplift and improve the community around you. Through this exciting taster, you will learn valuable skills in teamwork and project management and leave with the tools to inspire positive change in your community.