Overview

The English Literature (Hons) course from Coventry University is for students with a passion for literature who want to further develop their knowledge of the major genres and periods of English literature, as well as explore Anglophone writing and literature in translation from around the world.

Quick Facts:

Graduates in English literature go on to a very wide range of employment destinations and are typically well suited to any career in which communication and intercultural skills are paramount.
On successful completion of the course, you should be a globally and interculturally-aware graduate ready to make a dynamic difference in the world. Since our degree aims to develop your ability to use language effectively and appropriately in a range of circumstances, it may open up a wide range of career options over and above the professions associated with English.

Such examples include journalism, publishing, marketing, public relations, advertising, teaching, the civil service or the media.
We are committed to preparing you for your future career and to give you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The university's dedicated employability support, the Talent Team4, provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language, Literature and Writing Through Time
Key Concepts in English and Languages
Research Methods
Digital Worlds
Space, Place, Regionalisms, Globalisms
Group Project: Make a ‘Zine!

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 463 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

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level BBC
GCSE Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above
BTEC DMM
IB Diploma 29 points
Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English at grade 4 / C or above.

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

16800 GBP / year

≈ 16800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Coventry

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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