
English Literature BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Literature BA (Hons)
English Literature
From the traditional canon to the innovative contemporary novel, our BA English Literature programme empowers you to identify how the world is perceived and informed through literary narratives. We will give you the confidence and support to apply your understanding of literature to todays world, gaining critical and creative skills that allow you to effect change and shape your own future.
Tailor your studies according to your interests, choosing from a broad range of literary periods, topics, and themes. You can explore the wri...
<strong>English Literature</strong><br/><br/>From the traditional canon to the innovative contemporary novel, our BA English Literature programme empowers you to identify how the world is perceived and informed through literary narratives. We will give you the confidence and support to apply your understanding of literature to todays world, gaining critical and creative skills that allow you to effect change and shape your own future.<br/><br/>Tailor your studies according to your interests, choosing from a broad range of literary periods, topics, and themes. You can explore the written word across poetry, drama and prose, but also through narrative forms in queer zines; films; artist books; and video games. Your studies will sharpen your critical tools and nourish your unique creativity in a supportive academic environment. Our curriculum is designed to set you up for a successful and exciting career across wide range of fields.<br/><br/><strong>Your future</strong><br/><br/>Whether you have a specific career in mind or haven’t thought beyond university, our courses embed employability at every turn with modules that focus on careers in growing and emerging sectors; we’ll demonstrate how your degree can give you options in the creative industries and beyond.<br/><br/>We help you plan for success. Through our varied range of assessments and inspirational teaching, you will hone the digital, critical thinking, communication and leadership skills that are essential for a successful career and realising your ambition.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>Our city, your time.<br/>It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.<br/>We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
26/09/2026
Campus
Canterbury campus
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Course Code
Q320
Institution Code
K24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21
If we make you an offer, you will need to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
MMM
The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and National Extended Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances. A typical offer would be to achieve Distinction, Merit, Merit
A level
T Level
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