Overview

On this English (Hons) from University of Dundee you can study the history of English literature, from the medieval period right up to the present day. Start with a basic overview of the subject and move towards choosing modules to suit your own interests.

A range of modules give you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films. We are also a world leader in comics studies and offer modules that consider the relationship between graphic novels and canonical literature.

We start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, moving on to historical surveys of literature. We then explore in more detail many of the periods, movements, and topics previously covered.

The modules we offer throughout the degree reflect the diverse research specialisms of our staff, giving you an extremely varied range of choices.

In Levels 1 and 2 you will also complement your specialist subject by studying additional Humanities or Social Sciences subjects such as History, Philosophy, or Geography.

A wide-ranging knowledge of the arts, literature, and culture produces well-rounded individuals with a broad frame of reference.

Teaching

We use a wide range of methods, including lectures, small group seminars and tutorials, and film screenings.

Most modules in Levels 1 and 2 have two lectures and one tutorial each week.

This may vary in Levels 3 and 4, where you typically have one lecture and more small working groups or seminars per week.

Career

Many of our graduates enter:

teaching
publishing
journalism
arts administration
library and information services
management
consultancy
the civil service
the creative industries

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

The Victorian Short Story
Early Modern Literature
Classic American Gothic
Contemporary American Horror
Classic Hollywood Cinema
Approaches to Reading

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

360-480

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, 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.

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General requirements

Advanced Diploma: Grade B with ASL-A Level at B (level 1) Grade A with ASL-A Level at B (level 2)
BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM (level 1) A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDD (level 2)
European Baccalaureate: 70% overall (level 1) 75% overall (level 2)
GCE-A Level: Standard: BBB Widening access: BCC (level 1) AAB (level 2)
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points (level 1) 34 points (level 2)
Scottish Baccalaureate: Pass with CC at Advanced Higher (level 1) Distinction with AB (level 2)
SQA Higher/Advanced Higher: Standard: AABB at Higher / Widening access: BBBB at Higher (level 1) AB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher (level 2)
SQA Higher National: A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit (level 1) A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units (level 2)
Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Relevant subjects with ABB grades
Welsh Baccalaureate: A-Levels at BB (level 1) A Levels at AA (level 2)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9535 per year

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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