Degree in English Studies
240 credits - Faculty of Philosophy and Arts
Entry Profile
Students on the English Studies programme should ideal have a special interest in English language and literature as a means of cultural expression, as well as the ability to develop linguistic skills and analysis, and interpret literary creativity. In addition, this interest should sit alongside a critical spirit that enables them to solve problems, whether working independently or as part of a team, demonstrating an ability for dialogue, and to put into practice values in terms of respect for diversity and gender equality.
Entry information
Number of places.
Academic year
2024-25: 60
Course entry methods
- Students who have passed a university entrance exam or similar (1)
- Higher vocational graduates (2). Applications from candidates with an advanced VET diploma in the degree programme's area of knowledge will be given preference. Please see the links (Spanish).
- Those who have passed the over-25s entrance examination Students who have passed the test in the following option will be given preference: Arts and Humanities
- University graduates
- Over-40s who have accredited professional or work experience
- Those who have passed the over-45s entrance examination
- University programmes started at another UIB campus
- Certain students holding a 'batxiller' or equivalent high school diploma without the PAU entrance exam
- Official Spanish university studies already begun
- Overseas university studies already begun or finished without being officially accredited
Admission mark calculation
The entrance mark
(Information in Spanish)
for courses will be calculated in accordance with the following criteria:
(1)
For entry with high-school diploma or equivalent (PAU: university entrance exam)
, the entrance mark is calculated (out of 14 points) with the entrance mark and the
two best weighted marks from passed subjects, in
accordance with the weighting parameters.
(2)
For entry with a higher vocational qualification
, the entrance mark is calculated (out of 14 points) with the average from the training
course and the two best weighted marks from
subjects passed in the PAU entrance block, in accordance with the weighting parameters.
(3) For further information, please see the full details of the
weighting parameters for university admission
Weighting Parameters
(3) Weighted subjects in the voluntary stage. Academic year 2024-25:
| Batxiller Course | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Art History
|
0,2 |
| Cultural and Artistic Movements
|
0,2 |
| Dramatic Literature
|
0,2 |
| Greek II
|
0,2 |
| History of Philosophy
|
0,1 |
| Latin II
|
0,2 |
| Second Foreign Language - English
|
0,2 |
| Second Foreign Language - French
|
0,2 |
| Second Foreign Language - German
|
0,2 |
For more information, please see the full details about
weighting criteria for university admission (Spanish)
Cut-off mark
Validations
Credit Recognition and Transfer Committee for GEAN
Secretary
Member
Esteva Llodrà, Neus
Member
Member
Nebot Sastre, Paula
Member
Member
Ramon Álvarez, Virginia
Accreditation grid between degrees from the UIB
Table of equivalences by curriculum: Degree in English Studies - Majorca
English Philology (2001 syllabus)
| English Philology (2001 syllabus) | Degree in English Studies - Majorca |
|---|---|
| 4882 - English Language I |
21801 - English Language I |
| 4883 - English Language II |
21802 - English Language II |
| 4884 - English Literature I |
21855 - Comprehension and Interpretation of Academic Texts in the English Language |
| 4885 - German (Second Language and its Literature) I |
20809 - Second Language and its Literature I (German) |
| 4886 - French (Second Language and its Literature) I |
21803 - Second Language and its Literature I (French) |
| 4887 - Portuguese (Second Language and its Literature) I |
20880 - Second Foreign Language and Literature: Portuguese |
| 4888 - Oral English I |
21805 - English Language III |
| 896 - Theory of Literature |
21852 - Introduction to Literary Studies |
| 4889 - English Language III |
21810 - English Language IV |
| 4895 - Oral English II |
21815 - English Language V |
| 4891 - English Literature II |
21808 - English Literature I: 20th Century Voices |
| 4892 - German (Second Language and its Literature) II |
20815 - Second Foreign Language and Literature II: German |
| 4893 - French (Second Language and its Literature) II |
21806 - Second Foreign Language and Literature II: French |
| 4894 - Portuguese (Second Language and its Literature) II |
20881 - Second Language And its Literature II (Portuguese) |
| 4890 - English Language IV |
21819 - English Language VI |
| 4896 - English Narrative |
21825 - English Literature III: The Long 18th Century |
| 4897 - English Grammar I |
21816 - Understanding English Grammar I |
| 4898 - Cultural Context of English Speaking Countries I |
21804 - Cultural Insights into the English-Speaking World I |
| 4899 - English Phonetics and Phonology I |
21811 - Fundamentals of English Phonology |
| 4901 - Introduction to Applied English Linguistics |
21807 - Introduction to English Linguistics |
| 4902 - english Grammar II |
21820 - Understanding English Grammar II |
| 4903 - Cultural Contexxt of English Speaking Countries II |
21818 - Cultural Insights into the English-Speaking World II |
| 4904 - History of the English Language I |
21827 - Origins and Development of the English Language |
| 4906 - English Drama |
21828 - English Literature IV: From the Origins to Shakespeare |
| 4907 - English Grammar III |
21812 - English Lexicology |
| 4909 - American Literature II |
21821 - Literatures of The United States of America |
| 4910 - English Poetry |
21817 - English Literature II: Romantics and Victorians |
| 4911 - Methodology for Teaching English |
21809 - Learning to Teach EFL (English as a Foreign Language) |
| 4919 - The Victorian Novel |
21817 - English Literature II: Romantics and Victorians |
| 4920 - Contemporary English Prose |
21808 - English Literature I: 20th Century Voices |
| 4933 - English Prose in the XX Century |
21808 - English Literature I: 20th Century Voices |
| 4934 - Other Literatures in the English Language |
21813 - Postcolonial Literatures in English |
| 4916 - Intro. to methodology for Teaching English as a Foreign Language |
21809 - Learning to Teach EFL (English as a Foreign Language) |
| 4918 - Translation Techniques in the English Language |
21814 - Introduction to Translation Studies |
|
21853 - Oral and Written Expression Techniques |
Accreditation of English Skills
In order to be awarded the degree, students must show that they have reached a level of English by the end of their course that equates to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), in accordance with how this requirement is stipulated in the curriculum. The different ways to attain this are:
- passing the specific English language course on the curriculum.
- handing in a certificate or accreditation, recognised by the UIB, which shows the student has obtained a minimum level of English equivalent to B2 in the CEFR.
- passing a set number of subjects taught in English on the degree course.
- passing a set number of subjects taught in English on a mobility programme.
Academic Accreditation Committee
Regulatory Agreement 10714/2013, whereby the regulations for awarding academic accreditation for participation in university cultural, sports, student representation, solidarity and cooperation activities are approved.