Our English Literature degree offers the chance to explore how literary texts in English have reflected, engaged with, and shaped the world.
Our definition of literature is inclusive, allowing you to engage with drama, film, graphic novels and visual art alongside your studies of novels and poetry. American, European and transnational literatures are all well represented on our curriculum.
Our course structure is flexible, allowing you to learn another language, study journalism, or develop a creative voice. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or dissertation.
Popular career options for graduates of our English Literature degree include teaching, journalism, publishing, the media, arts administration, central or local government, and social work.
**What you should know about this course**
- Study texts from different centuries and different continents to gain a comprehensive understanding of English literature
- Deepen your own responses to literature by engaging with cultural, historical and theoretical contexts
- Explore fiction, poetry, drama and visual narratives within a varied programme of literary study
- Choose from optional modules from other disciplines such as creative writing, film studies, journalism and languages
- Develop your writing, close-reading and research skills and learn to put forward coherent and persuasive arguments - an invaluable skill to graduate with
Course Details - Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Course Details – Assessment Method
On this course students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
Q300
Institution code:
G70
Campus Name:
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, International Baccalaureate (IB), Access to HE courses, or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
We also accept equivalent qualifications at Level 2, such as Functional Skills in mathematics and English.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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For more information about our English Language Requirements, please click on the following link.
These fees were set for the 2021/22 intake. Therefore, this may change for the 2022/23 academic year. Please follow this link for more information https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance
Provider information
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Greenwich
SE10 9LS
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