
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.
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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
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. 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
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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