English Language and Literature Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Language and Literature Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Our BA (Hons) Language and Literature course is a balanced programme of study that reflects the multidisciplinarity of contemporary English studies. It develops you as a reader of texts and critical concepts with an emphasis on the precise analysis of language, its structures, and effects. You will learn about how language works in practice in society, the media, the internet, politics, health, and education.
Informed by research expertise in sociolinguistics and corpus linguistics, this course offers a technical and applied understanding of English language, from the soun...
Our BA (Hons) Language and Literature course is a balanced programme of study that reflects the multidisciplinarity of contemporary English studies. It develops you as a reader of texts and critical concepts with an emphasis on the precise analysis of language, its structures, and effects. You will learn about how language works in practice in society, the media, the internet, politics, health, and education.
Informed by research expertise in sociolinguistics and corpus linguistics, this course offers a technical and applied understanding of English language, from the sounds we make to how texts persuade us, which complements your study of literary texts, their composition, and significance.
Professional Placement Year
This course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.
If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.
Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Curzon Building
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A14-D22
Institution Code
B25
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,C
A Level: 112–72 UCAS Tariff points, equivalent to BBC–CDE or equivalent qualifications. AS Level: Must be in a different subject to the A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Preferred subjects include English or another Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject, such as History, Geography, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Languages, Media Studies, Law and Economics. Applicants with qualifications in other subjects that develop analytical thinking, critical evaluation and written communication skills will also be considered. Applicants who do not hold a Level 3 qualification in English will require GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C/4 or above.
T Level
Typical offers vary according to individual circumstances and may be equivalent to a Merit or Pass overall grade. Applicants who do not hold a Level 3 qualification in English will require GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C/4 or above.
UCAS Tariff
112.0
72.0
The offer we make you takes into account your individual circumstances, predicted grades, achieved qualifications and potential to succeed at university.
Scottish Higher
112–72 UCAS Tariff points, achieved from three Advanced Highers or two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. The required subject is English Language, English Literature, or a combined Language and Literature subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Language, Literature and Culture subjects preferred but other subjects also considered. Applicants may be asked to complete an essay set by the department if subject doesn't contain any English.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112–72 UCAS Tariff points, achieved from three Advanced Highers or two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. The required subject is English Language, English Literature, or a combined Language and Literature subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112–72 UCAS Tariff points are required. A Diploma is accepted with one A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification, while an Extended Certificate is accepted with two A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Applicants who do not hold a Level 3 qualification in English will require GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C/4 or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Obtain 28–24 points overall, with English Language or English Literature at Higher Level as a required subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112–72 UCAS Tariff points are required. A Diploma is accepted with one A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification, while an Extended Certificate is accepted with two A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Applicants who do not hold a Level 3 qualification in English will require GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C/4 or above.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112–72 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher Level subjects. The required subject is English Language or English Literature.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
112–72 UCAS Tariff points are required. A Diploma is accepted with one A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification, while an Extended Certificate is accepted with two A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Applicants who do not hold a Level 3 qualification in English will require GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C/4 or above.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £19,220 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |










































































