BA (Hons) English Literature and History
University of Liverpool
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Liverpool Campus

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Full Time

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Liverpool Campus

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of literary forms, genres and themes, from the early medieval period to the present day.Youll learn to interpret literature from many perspectives: historical, sociological, political and more, making this course both intellectually challenging and rewarding. Youll be taught by a staff including award-winning writers and four BBC ‘New Generation Thinkers, on a course informed by original academic research.Students are taught in small groups ...Read more

You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of literary forms, genres and themes, from the early medieval period to the present day.

Youll learn to interpret literature from many perspectives: historical, sociological, political and more, making this course both intellectually challenging and rewarding. Youll be taught by a staff including award-winning writers and four BBC ‘New Generation Thinkers, on a course informed by original academic research.

Students are taught in small groups for a collaborative and conversational experience.

Creative Writing modules are offered in years two and three.

Take your university experience even further on a paid year-long industry placement, or spend a year abroad at a partner university or our China campus.

English Literature students graduate with sought-after skills that apply to a wide range of careers, including journalism, arts and marketing.

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WUSCA ranking:
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11/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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CUG Ranking
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19th
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Heidi
05 Mar 25

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Jasmine
28 Feb 25

Course is amazing! Lectures so passionate and approachable. The module options are great and versatile! The recourses available (particularly the library archive) are great! The..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£24,100 per year

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Heidi
05 Mar 25
English Literature BA (Hons)
It’s in the best city in the world!...
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Jasmine
28 Feb 25
English Literature BA (Hons)
Course is amazing! Lectures so passionate and approachable. The module options are great and versatile! The recourses available (particularly the library archive) are great! The...
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University of Liverpool
Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill Liverpool L69 7ZX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Liverpool Lime Street  0.2 miles away
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