Classical Literature and English BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

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UCAS CODE QQ38

Explore literature from the ancient world to contemporary Britain and beyond with this wide-ranging degree, which puts English literature into the context of its classical heritage.Core modules will introduce you to key classical texts such as the Iliad and Aeneid, as well as poetry, prose and drama in English across literary periods. The range of diverse research interests at Leeds also means we can offer an impressive array of optional modules, allowing you to follow your interests in ancient ...Read More

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Full time with year in industry | Main Site | 4 Years | 25-SEP-24

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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6th / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
22nd
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
13th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
25-SEP-24
Full Time With Year In Industry
4 Years

Classics

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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Classics graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Classics graduate salary
£20,000

English Studies (Non-Specific)

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000

Modules
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Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

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Entry requirements
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A level
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AAB

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including A in English

Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

English Studies (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

English Literature
82%
History
46%
English Language
20%
Psychology
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
13%

Classics

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year
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England Fees
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£24,500 per year
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£24,500 per year
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University of Leeds

Woodhouse Lane Leeds LS2 9JT United Kingdom Nearest train station: Leeds  0.6 miles away

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