English Literature with Shakespeare BA (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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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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Studying an English degree will enable you to explore past and present cultures and societies, through a wide range of perspectives and in a variety of different literary genres.At the University of Birmingham, our internationally renowned academic staff have a huge range of literary specialisms across the full historical range to the present day. Our undergraduate programme offers you an exciting core programme in English Literature, while also giving you the opportunity to specialise in the ...Read more

Studying an English degree will enable you to explore past and present cultures and societies, through a wide range of perspectives and in a variety of different literary genres.At the University of Birmingham, our internationally renowned academic staff have a huge range of literary specialisms across the full historical range to the present day. Our undergraduate programme offers you an exciting core programme in English Literature, while also giving you the opportunity to specialise in the works of Shakespeare in each year of your degree. You will have access to unparalleled resources for the study of Shakespeare, through our world-leading Shakespeare Institute, not only looking at the poetry and plays of Shakespeare himself, but how these works have been interpreted, reworked and reimagined by diverse audiences.


Why study this course?


Top 30 world ranking

– English Language and Literature at the University of Birmingham is ranked 30th in the QS World Subject Rankings 2022, as well as ranking 10th in the Guardian University Guide 2022. )


Get on board with the bard

– where better to study Shakespeare than in the town where he was born! Make use of our internationally renowned Shakespeare Institute based in Stratford-upon-Avon and collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and take part in fun and interactive study trips, such as workshops with RSC practitioners, talks from RSC staff, RSC theatre trips and visits to the RSC Collections.


Guest lectures

- you will be able to enjoy regular guest lectures and readings from visiting writers. Past guests have included Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, poet Simon Armitage and theatre director Greg Doran.


Top 10 for English in the Guardian University Guide 2022


Top 30 for English Language and Literature in the QS World Subject Rankings 2022

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WUSCA ranking:
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44/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
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Emily
09 Nov 22

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A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

To include A Level English Literature or A Level English Language and Literature

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Literature and Language at grade 6

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus an A at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.BTEC Diploma: DD, plus an A at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including an A in the required A-level subject/s mentioned above.

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

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£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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