English Literature BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Literature BA (Hons)
Encounter new perspectives, discover great creative minds, and develop your abilities as a thinker and communicator on our English Literature programme. This degree emphasises literature as a dynamic social and political force that actively shapes the world in which we live. Our modules respond to urgent contemporary concerns such as the environment, race and racism, identity, and disability. You will also have the opportunity to study texts from a wide range of authors, genres, periods and cultures.
This degree will advance your critical thinking, your understanding of soc...
Encounter new perspectives, discover great creative minds, and develop your abilities as a thinker and communicator on our English Literature programme. This degree emphasises literature as a dynamic social and political force that actively shapes the world in which we live. Our modules respond to urgent contemporary concerns such as the environment, race and racism, identity, and disability. You will also have the opportunity to study texts from a wide range of authors, genres, periods and cultures.<br/><br/>This degree will advance your critical thinking, your understanding of social and cultural differences, and your effectiveness as a persuasive communicator—all key skills that you will need in the workplace.<br/><br/>Studying English Literature at Leeds prepares you for an exciting and fulfilling professional future. Graduates pursue careers in media, publishing, journalism, education, the charities sector, cultural industries and creative arts, or enter fields including management, marketing, and business, where strong analytical and communication skills are prized.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 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 the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above 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
AAB 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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