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English Literature BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Literature BA (Hons)
Reading and understanding literature can help us to find out about ourselves and see the world from other perspectives. Through engaging with different kinds of texts from across the globe and from different periods of history, you will learn how language reflects and shapes human experience. You’ll also develop your skills as a critical reader, a clear thinker, and a persuasive writer.
Effective communication drives the world. Studying English Literature at Leeds prepares you for an exciting, rewarding and fulfilling professional future. Graduates often pursue careers in ...
Reading and understanding literature can help us to find out about ourselves and see the world from other perspectives. Through engaging with different kinds of texts from across the globe and from different periods of history, you will learn how language reflects and shapes human experience. You’ll also develop your skills as a critical reader, a clear thinker, and a persuasive writer. <br/><br/>Effective communication drives the world. Studying English Literature at Leeds prepares you for an exciting, rewarding and fulfilling professional future. Graduates often pursue careers in media, publishing, journalism, education, the cultural industries and creative arts, or enter fields including management, marketing, and business, where strong analytical skills are prized.
Course Information
3 options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
24/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q306
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
AB in Advanced Highers (including A in English) and AABBB in Highers, or A in English Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. The Access course must follow a Humanities pathway and include English modules. An interview and a piece of written work may be required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including H2 in English
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M2
D3, M1, M2 including D3 in English
Extended Project
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level including A in English (Literature, or Language and Literature) and grade A in the EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
A level
A,A,B
including A in English (Literature or Language and Literature)
T Level
Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.
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