Course Summary

On this varied and wide-ranging course you’ll encounter the rich diversity of texts, concepts and themes within English Literature. From novels to poetry, drama to non-fiction you'll undertake in-depth textual study, gaining advanced skills in interpretation, critical analysis and reasoning. You'll also explore the historical, social and cultural contexts of the texts you study. You'll trace the development of English Literature through time, exploring changes in narrative techniques and discursive practices used by writers. You could study literature from Old English to contemporary and postcolonial narratives, from Jane Austen and Shakespeare to African literature and world theatre. Medieval romances, Renaissance humanism, Romantic poetry and the digital humanities are just some of the specialist areas in the variety we offer. This flexible degree offers you broad knowledge of literature in English and allows you to specialise in topics that interest you – all while you develop transferable skills that employers seek.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: Q306

Institution code: L23

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

including English (Literature, Language or Language and Literature).

Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.

AA in Advanced Highers including English and AABBB in Highers or A in Advanced Highers English and AAABB in Highers.

Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. The Access course must follow a Humanities pathway and/or include English modules. An interview and a piece of written work may be required.

We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be AAB at A Level including A in English (Literature, or Language and Literature) and grade A in the EPQ.

35 points overall with 17 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level.

including H2 in English.

We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

including D3 in English.

European Baccalaureate: 85% with 8.5 in 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

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 With no less than 6.0 in any component.

If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this course, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.

See alternative English language qualifications we accept.

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/123100/admissions/143/entry_requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 80%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees

Provider information

Woodhouse Lane
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Leeds
LS2 9JT

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