Do you know your Austen from your Orwell? Your Rowling from your Woolf? Whether you’re a self-proclaimed bookworm, practising poet or budding academic, this English literature degree provides the tools you need to take the first step in your literary career.
Over the course of three years, you’ll delve into the world of words, studying literature through the lens of diverse theoretical perspectives, including Marxism, feminism and structuralism. You’ll critically analyse literature from a wide range of genres – from Elizabethan and Jacobean drama to Irish literature and contemporary poetry.
Looking for a course with an interdisciplinary focus? Studying English literature at Salford means you’ll also have the chance to choose from modules specialising in language, film adaptation and creative writing, giving you the opportunity to tailor your studies to the areas of literature that interest you most.
Learn from internationally renowned researchers who are also committed and enthusiastic teachers
Develop your ability to critically analyse pieces of literature and present written arguments with clarity and persuasion
Gain the skillsets and knowledge needed to take the first step in your professional literary career
English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.
You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.
64 points. General Studies accepted.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).
Media and Journalism
The Crescent, Salford
Undergraduate
Full-Time, 4 years
September
5.5
8250,
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6.0
Undergraduate
23800
Durham
6.5
Undergraduate
Lancaster
6.5
Undergraduate
21980