English Literature BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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

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**Course Overview**Indulge your passion for English Literature and explore some of the greatest writers of all time. Become a better writer, unleash your creativity and connect with industry professionals.**Why study with us**- You may be able to study abroad as part of your course. You can choose spend a semester or full year abroad. We have exchange agreements with universities in many countries. - Through our Live Literature Room you can share your work with others and attend specialist ...Read more


Course Overview

Indulge your passion for English Literature and explore some of the greatest writers of all time. Become a better writer, unleash your creativity and connect with industry professionals.


Why study with us

- You may be able to study abroad as part of your course. You can choose spend a semester or full year abroad. We have exchange agreements with universities in many countries. - Through our Live Literature Room you can share your work with others and attend specialist literary events featuring industry professionals.- Embark on field trips to important literary locations (such as Haworth, home of the Bronte sisters) and enjoy unmissable opportunities to see a Shakespeare play performed live.


What you'll do

- Gain valuable work experience with real clients through our Live Literature Room project - previous students have organised creative writing events, literary festivals and a major ‘Comicon’ event.- Explore literature from different periods and places, from Renaissance to Modernist and contemporary writing, and engage with theories and perspectives on gender, race and identity.- You’ll learn through a combination of taught lectures and group workshops, sharing ideas and engaging in lively literary and cultural debates.


Future Careers

On our English Literature course we put a lot of emphasis on helping you to plan your future career. Along the way you’ll build an impressive portfolio of original writing and other creative works which you’ll be able to use to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
59th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
99th
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
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80%
Average salary
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Literature in English graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Literature in English graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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August
11 Jan 24

I like UCLan because of the convenient location to public transport, and the more compact feel of the campus meaning it is quick and easy to get to my lectures, to go grocery..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
22 Jan 20

So far at university I have lost some friends, but made so many more. I’ve learnt how to fend for myself and my course is taking me on an amazing literary journey. I can’t wait to..Read more

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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (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

104-112 UCAS points at A2. English or related subject required.

104-112 UCAS points. English or related subject required.

104-112 UCAS points. English or related subject required.

English or related subject required.

104-112 UCAS points. English or related subject required.

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

Pass IB Diploma including 104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including English or related subject.

104-112 UCAS points. English or related subject required.

English or related subject required.

English or related subject required.

including English or related subject

Popular A-level subjects

Literature in English

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

English Language
44%
English Literature
36%
Psychology
24%
English Language & Literature
21%
Sociology
19%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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16,500 per year

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I like UCLan because of the convenient location to public transport, and the more compact feel of the campus meaning it is quick and easy to get to my lectures, to go grocery...
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So far at university I have lost some friends, but made so many more. I’ve learnt how to fend for myself and my course is taking me on an amazing literary journey. I can’t wait to...
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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international university that offers students progressive, modern learning pathways...

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Admissions Office Corporation Street Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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