English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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Explore the full range of literary arts from Old English to the 21st century. You’ll have the opportunity to study modules that encompass film, theatre and creative writing, as well as poetry and prose, and to engage with diverse texts from all over the world, both in English and in translation.**Cultivate a deep understanding and a true love of literature and creative arts, as you explore the breadth, depth and history of English.**Throughout your degree you’ll be engaged in focused, in-depth ...Read more

Explore the full range of literary arts from Old English to the 21st century. You’ll have the opportunity to study modules that encompass film, theatre and creative writing, as well as poetry and prose, and to engage with diverse texts from all over the world, both in English and in translation.


Cultivate a deep understanding and a true love of literature and creative arts, as you explore the breadth, depth and history of English.

Throughout your degree you’ll be engaged in focused, in-depth study with tutors who are experts in their field. Choose from a wide range of periods, authors, genres and literary movements, whilst following a chronological thread beginning with a study of Renaissance and leading you through to the present day.To these core subject areas you can add optional modules, choosing to immerse yourself in the work of single authors, specific genres or literary movements.From the very first semester we'll support you to develop as a scholar. You’ll begin with degree-level study skills, and build up to complex critical and theoretical approaches. Together, we’ll unlock the study of English literary cultures in all their forms and so contribute to our world-renowned research.


Why study this course?

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Develop essential skills

- adopt creative and experimental approaches to important literary topics that can apply to jobs across many industries.-


Supporting professional development

- a variety of teaching and assessment methods that stimulate learning and creativity, supporting diverse students and encouraging professional development.-


Outside lectures

- join our student-led volunteering project English in the City and inspire the next generation to develop a love of literature.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
1/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
English Language
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Language graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
Literature in English
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Literature in English graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
What students say
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Heejoo
06 Dec 24

It has good facilities but the distance between the campus buildings are too far..Read more

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Emma
27 Feb 24

The SU is amazing, I love the layout of the university along a strip, all the buildings being nearby to each other and also to the town centre is great, makes it easy to integrate..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

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Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

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+ AA at A Level

Popular A-level subjects

English Language

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

English Literature
75%
History
44%
English Language
28%
Psychology
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
14%
HESA
Literature in English

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

English Literature
75%
History
44%
English Language
28%
Psychology
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
14%
HESA

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Heejoo
06 Dec 24
English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
It has good facilities but the distance between the campus buildings are too far...
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Emma
27 Feb 24
English Literature BA (Hons)
The SU is amazing, I love the layout of the university along a strip, all the buildings being nearby to each other and also to the town centre is great, makes it easy to integrate...
Read more
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