Do you love nothing more than a good book? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to know how language works, or how it changes over time?
If you love literature and are interested in the inner workings of your favourite texts, this is the course for you. Youll study English literature throughout history and learn how the language developed over time. This includes thinking about the uses and the themes, principles, techniques, values and significance of literary works in their contexts.
There’s also chance to develop your creative writing, learning from expert staff who are...
Do you love nothing more than a good book? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to know how language works, or how it changes over time?<br/><br/>If you love literature and are interested in the inner workings of your favourite texts, this is the course for you. Youll study English literature throughout history and learn how the language developed over time. This includes thinking about the uses and the themes, principles, techniques, values and significance of literary works in their contexts.<br/><br/>There’s also chance to develop your creative writing, learning from expert staff who are published poets and authors themselves. Our huge choice of optional modules in everything from Vikings to drama means you can discover new passions, explore what you already love, and tailor your degree to what interests you the most.<br/><br/>As you might expect, our staff are all prolific readers themselves, and the academic team are made up of published writers, poets and linguists. This means you will be supported by, and learning from, people with real-world publishing experience. And you will be studying in a UNESCO City of Literature, with inspiration never far away.<br/><br/>This course is also available with a Foundation Year. You may also study English language and literature alongside multiple disciplines in our BA Liberal Arts.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q392
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B including English with grade A. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including English. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Pass Access to HE Diploma Humanities Pathway with 45 credits at level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. 15 level 3 credits must be from English modules and 9 of these English credits must be at Distinction. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 with a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level. OR 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates including English Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD + A in A Level English accepted. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English alongside. DD in BTEC Diploma + A in A Level English. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A including English with grade A and Scottish Highers AABBB including English with grade A. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M1,M2 including Literature in English as principal subject at D3. Extended ProjectA If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A plus grades AB at A level including grade A in English. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English alongside. D in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ Extended Certificate + AB including A in A Level English. A levelA,A,B including grade A in one of English Language, English Literature. Excluding General Studies, Critical thinking and Citizenship. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £21,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |