English Literature - BA (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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The BA (Hons) English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University is a diverse and dynamic degree, informed by the latest thinking about literature and culture.Our innovative degree programme encourages students to become part of our vibrant academic community, to develop their own interests, and to develop high-level transferable skills that are highly sought after by a wide range of employers.Helpful read: why studying English Literature at LJMU is an incredible experienceOur definition of ...Read more

The BA (Hons) English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University is a diverse and dynamic degree, informed by the latest thinking about literature and culture.Our innovative degree programme encourages students to become part of our vibrant academic community, to develop their own interests, and to develop high-level transferable skills that are highly sought after by a wide range of employers.Helpful read: why studying English Literature at LJMU is 'an incredible experience'Our definition of 'literature' is broad, and we offer a range of fascinating option modules which will allow you to tailor your studies to your own interests through your degree, whilst gaining a thorough knowledge of literary history, theory, and criticism. You will study fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and theory, but you will also have opportunities to study less traditional texts such as (for example) film adaptations, popular music, working-class life-writing, travel writing, slave narratives and protest literature.Start date: SeptemberStudy mode: Full-timeCourse duration: 3 yearsCampus: Mt PleasantUCAS Code: Q300Grades/points required: BCC-BBB (104-120)

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50th
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76th
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Abbie
04 Mar 25

It is very welcoming and you feel like you’ve been there forever within the first few weeks. It is in a great location and has many travel routes to get into it...Read more

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Jasmin
04 Mar 25

The community and the people, both students and staff, are wonderful. I think that’s what makes this university so special. There’s always somebody..Read more

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BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

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104 - 120 Grades / Points required

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£17,750 per year

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Abbie
04 Mar 25
English Literature and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
It is very welcoming and you feel like you’ve been there forever within the first few weeks. It is in a great location and has many travel routes to get into it....
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Jasmin
04 Mar 25
MA English Literature
The community and the people, both students and staff, are wonderful. I think that’s what makes this university so special. There’s always somebody...
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