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BA (Hons) English Literature

Edge Hill University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Embrace your love of stories, myths, and narratives. Our English literature degree spans admired works from classic to contemporary. We’ll cover a range of fascinating literary periods, genres, and topics to give you a broad understanding of literary history.

We’ll teach you how to interpret and evaluate what you read. At the same time, we’ll ask you to apply these approaches to literary texts. With optional module choices, you’ll dip into genres like Renaissance drama, children’s literature, and romanticism.

During this degree, you’ll develop the essential communication skills that employers are looking for. Unlock the potential for many fulfilling careers in publishing, journalism, the public and voluntary sectors, and more.

General Eligibility

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.

We are happy to accept IB qualifications that achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply.

Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example, 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Beyond Books 1

Beyond Books 2

Critical Theories

Ways of Reading

2 Year 2

Contemporary American Literature

Independent Project

Literature Dissertation Project

Pilgrim’s Progress: British Children’s Literature from the 18th Century to the Present Day

Renaissance Drama

Romanticism

Special Author 1

Special Topic 1

The Writer’s Life

Language 2

3 Year 3

Contemporary Literature in English

Hosting a Festival

Literature Dissertation

Modernisms

Sexuality and Subversion

Special Author 2

Special Topic 2

The Victorians at Work

The Writer at Work

Language 3

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

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