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English Literature and French BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Literature and French BA (Hons)
BA English Literature and French will enable you to explore a wide range of texts dating from a variety of periods.
You will also develop a comprehensive grounding in French language, literature, culture, history, and linguistics, enabling you to become proficient enough in French to live and work effectively in a French-speaking environment.
**English Literature**
- You will explore more than 1,000 years of literature and culture: from medieval romance to the postcolonial and postmodern.
- You can specialise in English Literature, Ameri...
BA English Literature and French will enable you to explore a wide range of texts dating from a variety of periods.<br/><br/>You will also develop a comprehensive grounding in French language, literature, culture, history, and linguistics, enabling you to become proficient enough in French to live and work effectively in a French-speaking environment.<br/><br/>**English Literature**<br/><br/><br/>- You will explore more than 1,000 years of literature and culture: from medieval romance to the postcolonial and postmodern.<br/><br/><br/>- You can specialise in English Literature, American, Irish and post-colonial literatures, cultural theory, creative writing, and film.<br/><br/><br/>- You will engage with a range of literary/non-literary genres including film, music and texts, from Anglo-Saxon times to the present.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our research activity in English and American Studies, with more than 12 active research groups ranging from Anglo Saxon literature to 21st century writing and film.<br/><br/><br/>- Enjoy creative writing course unit options in your second and third years of study.<br/><br/><br/>**French**<br/><br/><br/>- You will have between three and six hours of classes in French grammar and conversation every week (at post A-Level or beginners level), in order to reach near-native precision and fluency. This will run in parallel with optional course units on French and Francophone history, politics, literature, popular culture, and/or linguistics, from the Early Modern period to the present. <br/><br/><br/>- You will benefit from our long-established partnership with the Alliance Francaise de Manchester with cultural events throughout the year, such as film screenings, talks, plays, concerts, exhibitions, and intensive language classes. <br/><br/><br/>- You will also benefit from our collaboration with the Institut de Touraine in the Loire Valley, which hosts Easter and Summer French language classes that are appropriate for ab initio students and finalists. <br/><br/><br/>- Our range and quality of courses are regularly cited for praise by external examiners and three colleagues have won University and Faculty Teaching Excellence Awards.<br/>
Course Information
1 option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
RQ13
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally require grades ABBBB in Scottish Highers. In addition, we require grade A in Scottish Advanced Highers in English. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Access to HE Diploma
D:39,M:6
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are a minimum of 39 credits with a Distinction grade, plus6 credits with a Merit grade, all in a Humanities-related subject. Where possible, 12 of the Distinction credits should be in English Literature.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects including 6 in English Literature or English Language and Literature. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: we consider the National Extended Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to this course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades Dist, Dist, Dist, plus one A-level at Grade A in English Literature ( or English Language and Literature, but not English Language alone ).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Grade 4 or C in Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be acc
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
We consider the National Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to this course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades Distinction, Distinction, plus one A-level at Grade A in English Literature ( or English Language and Literature, but not English Language alone).
AS
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Diploma (CTEC): we consider the Technical Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades Distinction, Distinction, plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A Level at grade A in English Literature ( or English Language and Literature, but not English Language alone ).
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Not Accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
We normally require grades ABBBB in Scottish Highers. In addition, we require grade A in Scottish Advanced Highers in English. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Extended Project
The University recognises the benefit of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. We strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. For this programme, as well as the regular conditions of offer, we may make students who are currently taking or completed the EPQ an alternative offer. For this course it would be ABB at A-level plus the Extended Project at Grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to this course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with a Distinction grade, PLUS two A-levels at Grades AA; one of which must be in English Literature ( or English Language and Literature, but not English Language alone).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to this course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with a Distinction grade, PLUS one A-level at Grade A in English Literature ( or English Language and Literature, but not English Language alone ), PLUS an EPQ or AS at Grade B.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
DD
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades Distinction, Distinction, plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A Level/A Level at min. Grade A in English Literature ( or English Language and Literature, but not English Language alone ), PLUS an EPQ or AS Level at grade B.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade Distinction, plus two additional Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels at grades AB, one of which must be in English Literature ( or English Language and Literature, but not English Language alone).
A level
A,A,B
AAB, including A in English Literature or English Language and Literature. We offer French language at either complete beginners or Advanced Level. If you are taking A Level French we will require grade B and you will be placed on the Advanced pathway. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: ABC including A in English Literature or English Language and Literature. We offer French language at either complete beginners or Advanced Level. If you are taking A Level French we will require grade B and you will be placed on the Advanced pathway. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
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