Course Overview

A degree in English Literature opens many doors. English graduates can enter a wide range of careers, and many of our graduates go on to employment in fields such as publishing, education, journalism, broadcasting, marketing, and public relations.

The degree will help you develop communication, research, and project planning skills that will be useful in your career.

Your CV will be enhanced by the skills you develop: sophisticated analytical thinking, highly developed communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and advanced writing skills. During your three years of study, you will gain a sound grasp of the contexts and approaches within which English literature can be studied, as well as gain a sense of developments across periods of English literature. You also develop a critical appreciation of how knowledge of other disciplines and their relationships to English literature can contribute to a deeper understanding of literary texts.

The academic staff teaching the degree have research expertise in various fields, from late medieval to contemporary literature. We pride ourselves on offering a challenging and stimulating degree. Our commitment to small group teaching allows us to help students develop sophisticated analytical and communication skills by working independently and in groups. We not only strive to support you in the pursuit of academic excellence but also help you to explore your wide range of options after university through a focus on the diverse skills you will develop and the many sectors that will welcome you as an English Literature graduate.

General Eligibility

A-Levels BBC

UCAS Tariff Points 112 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications.

BTEC DMM

Access to HE 112 Tariff Points

IB 28

Irish Leaving Certificate 112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only.

Welsh Baccalaureate This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications.

Subject Requirements No specific subject requirements

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS

  6.0 overall (with reading and writing at 6.0) and no individual score lower than 5.5. We also accept a wide range of International Qualifications.