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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Brighton
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Brighton
Full time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
At Brighton, our English Literature degree offers a fresh, modern approach while honouring the rich history of writing. You will dive into classic topics like Shakespeare and Victorian sexualities, but also explore contemporary issues like Black British literature, identity, and diversity. Our course takes a multidisciplinary, decolonised approach, connecting literature to philosophy, art history, to media, and making it relevant to today’s world. You will have the freedom to explore your literary passions, from poetry and novels to comics, gaming, and social media, with opportunities for placements and live projects.Our graduates leave us with vital employability skills in critical thinking, project management, and communication.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE- Staff are active researchers and writers who bring their expertise to your learning.- Option modules in the second and third years enable you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions.- Scrivener talks give you the chance to speak to a professional writer about their work.- Extracurricular activities such as the Performance and Community Research and Enterprise Group and the student-led Creative Writing Society.- Our focus on employability, including a placement, ensures you will graduate with a strong skill set.- Develop valuable transferable skills as a critical thinker, independent researcher with excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.- Excellent student support and a warm and encouraging community. - Weekly roundup of writing competitions and opportunities to encourage you to promote your work and consider future careers.- Professional feedback on any aspect of your writing from our resident Royal Literary Fund Fellow.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
104 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM - DMM Grades / Points required
A-levels must include English language or combined English language and literature.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits, to include at least 45 credits at Level 3. Access courses in Humanities, History or Politics are preferred.
Must include three subjects at Higher Level.
Or equivalent combination of grades.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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