English Language and Literature BA (Hons)

Course Overview - English Language and Literature BA (Hons)

This degree combines elements from our English Language and English Literature degrees, allowing you to immerse yourself in both subjects. You will enjoy wide-ranging literature options including pre-twentieth-century literature up to the present day. You will also learn about the history of English and the social contexts in which it is used, as well as scientific methodologies for studying it.

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Application Details

Course Code

Q300

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

Including English. Advanced Higher English at grade A is preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9

To include at least 9 Level 3 credits in English Literature at Distinction

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

With English Literature or English Language and Literature or English Language at Higher Level, grade 5.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H3,H3

With minimum Grade H2 in English.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

Including English.

Extended Project

A

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we may take this into account in our consideration of your application.

A level

A,B,B

Including English Literature or English Language and Literature or English Language.

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