Overview

At this English Literature (Hons) degree programme at York St John University you will have opportunities to engage with classic texts by writers like Shakespeare, Dickens and Austen.

Key Facts

Go beyond the traditional canon of literature to study texts from many different genres and contexts.

Native American writing

Prison narratives

Radical poetry

Avant-garde writing

Speculative fiction

Experimental writing

Literature of the Caribbean

Careers

English Literature is a versatile subject that can lead to a variety of exciting career paths. This is a great choice if you want to keep your options open. You will gain valuable skills in writing, analytical thinking, time management, problem solving, public speaking and more.

Publishing

Teaching

Public services

Editing and copywriting

Journalism

Marketing or PR

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing, Research and Literature

Forms of Narrative

Literary Studies

Theorising Literature: Power and Identity

Canonicity

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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75

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

127

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

OR

75

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

127

IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

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Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

104 UCAS Tariff points

3 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

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

12300 GBP / year

≈ 12300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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Overview

Key Facts

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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