Overview

English Literature (Hons) from Edge Hill University will introduce you to influential theoretical and critical approaches, as well as offering a range of literary periods, genres and topics to study, providing a unique insight into different cultures through their literature and other stories. If you have a passion for reading and a love of language, an enthusiasm for the ideas that lie behind published literature in all its forms, and a desire to know more about motivations and the impact of literature on societies, while developing the essential communication skills which are highly valued by employers, then this is your ideal degree.

Careers

Typical career routes for English Literature graduates include teaching (further training required), speech therapy (further training required), publishing, journalism, library and archival work, media, heritage and museums, arts administration, managerial work, public and voluntary sectors. Some graduates also progress onto further study and pursue an academic career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Beyond Books

Ways of Reading

Critical Theories

Literary History

Renaissance Drama

Contemporary American Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ormskirk, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature View 483 other Bachelors in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

78

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

120

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Code:Q200

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include A Level English or equivalent.

A Level: BBC-BBB;

BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);

T Level: Overall grade of Merit;

International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which 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.

English Language Requirements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Ormskirk

United Kingdom

500 - 750 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Ormskirk

Funding

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