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BA (Hons)

English Literature (with Foundation Year)

Duration
4 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
L756
Delivery
In-person

Study the greats of English Literature, such as Shakespeare and Dickens, and gain key skills in analysis and communication.

Why study with us

  • Top
    5
    in the UK for academic support
    National Student Survey (Literature in English) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
    2023
  • 8th
    in the UK for overall positivity
    National Student Survey (Literature in English) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
    2023
  • Choose spend a semester or full year abroad. We have exchange agreements with universities in many countries.
  • Access our Live Literature Room, where you’ll share your work with peers and attend events and literary readings from industry insiders.
  • You’ll get the opportunity to explore major literary centres, such as Paris, and the relationship between literature and place.
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What you'll do

  • Learn from industry experts as we regularly invite in writers and guest speakers such as Caryl Phillips and Jacqueline Wilson.
  • Study abroad as part of your course – we have a scheme where you can choose to spend a semester or year abroad, with exchange agreements with universities in many countries.
  • Explore literature from around the globe and gain valuable work experience with real clients through our Live Literature Room project.
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Modules

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I love the course because of the variety of texts you study. The options are so interesting and help support the core modules well.
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Erica Fletcher
BA (Hons) English Literature
United Kingdom

Future careers

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 64 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
  • BTEC Diploma: MM
  • Pass Access Course: 64 points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects
  • T Level: P (D or E)
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
  • Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work/life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcome. In line with our support of Access to Higher education your application will be considered without this if you can show the ability to enjoy and benefit from degree level studies. We look for alternative or professional qualifications, life experience, motivation, and commitment. If you have not studied recently, you may be given a key skills assessment to enable the teaching team to direct support appropriately

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Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
First year£9,250 for the first year
Full-time£9,250 per year
International
First year£16,400 for the first year
Full-time£16,500 per year
2025/26
UK
First year£5,000 for the first year
Full-time£9,250 per year
International
First year£17,250 for the first year
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities

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