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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Curzon Building Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Curzon Building Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Looking for a highly-prized English Literature degree course that you can tailor to your individual interests and career aspirations?The BA (Hons) English Literature course will support you in developing your critical faculties, instilling in you the power and responsibility of informed reading and analysis, whilst deepening your appreciation for literature. You will develop your writing, close-reading and research skills and learn to express your arguments coherently and persuasively. In the School of English, you will be taught by respected academics and practitioners offering a diverse range of modules. You will study literature from all of the major periods, movements and genres. You will also have the opportunity to study cinema, art and philosophy. Your degree will allow you to tailor your studies to your individual interests and career aspirations with both a local and global outlook.
Professional Placement YearThis course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies. If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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T Level:
M Grades / Points required
A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Required subjects: English Language or Literature A Level at Grade C or above. In lieu of English Language or Literature A Level, subjects that include an element of essay writing will be considered as an alternative, i.e History, Religious Education, The Sciences, Philosophy, Film Studies, Communication Studies & Creative Writing all include a component of this. Applicants will be required to submit a satisfactory essay set by the department.
112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC). Required subjects: English Language or Literature or combined Language and Literature subject. Applicants may be asked to complete an essay set by the department if subject doesn't contain any English.
112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC). Required subjects: English Language or Literature or combined Language and Literature subject. Applicants may be asked to complete an essay set by the department if subject doesn't contain any English.
Please note: If you qualify for our BCU Accelerate scheme, you could receive an offer that is two grades below our normal entry requirements.
Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3 with 18 credits with Merit or Distinction in an English-related subject. Accepted subjects: Language, Literature and Culture subjects preferred but other subjects also considered. Applicants may be asked to complete an essay set by the department if subject doesn't contain any English.
Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. Required subjects: English Language or Literature at Higher Level. Applicants may be asked to complete an essay set by the department if subject doesn't contain any English.
Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. Required subjects: English Language or Literature.
112 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above.
112 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above.
112 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above.
Merit overall. Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£16,085 per year
Students from EU
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£16,085 per year
Students from International
£16085 Per year
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