Overview

The English Literature with Foundation (Honours) programme at the University of Westminster gives you an opportunity to study English literature in its wider social, cultural, and historical contexts.

You'll be able to engage with an exciting variety of texts, both traditional (such as Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens) and non-traditional (such as queer fiction, graphic novels, and new forms of digital content) alongside other kinds of cultural works such as films, museums and art.

You'll become a sophisticated reader of texts in their wider cultural contexts, at the same time as sharpening your skills in research.

The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Careers

Graduates of the English Literature BA go on to work in a wide variety of fields, including further study at MA and PhD levels, teaching, arts organisations such as theatres and museums, charities, journalism, marketing and public relations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key Words for Literary Studies

Literature Tutorial

Poetry and Politics

Shakespeare and Performance

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature British Studies View 278 other Bachelors in British Studies 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

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

A levels – DDE (64 UCAS Tariff points)

T levels – 64 UCAS Tariff points

International Baccalaureate – 64 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis

BTEC Extended Diploma – MPP

BTEC Diploma – MM

Access – 64 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Price for Foundation year only

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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