English Language and Literature - BA (Hons)
Coventry University
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Our BA English Language and Literature degree combines the study of both and can help you to think about and analyse the world in new ways. English Literature and Language should appeal to you if you have an interest in:how language is used in everyday communication, including the digital world, and how it varies depending on who uses it, where, and whythe study of literary texts and literary genres from the Renaissance to the 21st century.You can develop transferable skills in criticism, ...Read more

Our BA English Language and Literature degree combines the study of both and can help you to think about and analyse the world in new ways. English Literature and Language should appeal to you if you have an interest in:how language is used in everyday communication, including the digital world, and how it varies depending on who uses it, where, and whythe study of literary texts and literary genres from the Renaissance to the 21st century.You can develop transferable skills in criticism, analysis and interpersonal communication which are vital in many careers, such as the teaching, legal, media, marketing, financial and public sector professions.You can develop further grounding in both linguistic and literary analysis, and develop your understanding of language use and literary genres and periods.Through your study of English language, you will develop an understanding of how English works as a system of communication that helps to define ourselves, the societies we live in, and the whole world.3 years full-time

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28/279
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56th
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59th
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Freya
21 Jan 25

I love my flat and flatmates and the location is very near campus. My course has been very interesting and I've settled in very well. I've had very few problems, but my friends..Read more

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Eleanor
21 Jan 25

Best aspects - friends I made. Worst aspects - George Eliot building (lifts breaking down, not much seating etc.)...Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£9,535 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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Freya
21 Jan 25
English Literature - BA (Hons)
I love my flat and flatmates and the location is very near campus. My course has been very interesting and I've settled in very well. I've had very few problems, but my friends...
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Eleanor
21 Jan 25
English Literature - BA (Hons)
Best aspects - friends I made. Worst aspects - George Eliot building (lifts breaking down, not much seating etc.)....
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Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

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Priory Street Coventry Warwickshire CV1 5FB United Kingdom
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