Overview

Explore the rich traditions of literature while developing your distinctive voice and style as a writer.

In a city that has literary heritage including Dickens, Chaucer and Marlowe you will study a broad range of genres, styles and formats. Whether you love Jane Austen or William Shakespeare, dystopian fiction, the gothic or modern and contemporary poetry, we specialise in the literature you are passionate about.

But English Literature isn’t just about the past - you will also consider themes and topics that are relevant today such as the environment, power and protest, the social impacts of technology or contemporary feminism.

Our unique project-based programme also allows you to experiment with format and voice. You can shape your degree according to your interests; you might make a documentary film, script a video game, assemble a journal, compose a collection of poetry, write a novella or plan and pitch an exhibition.

Whether you want to work as an author, publisher or journalist, or perhaps you just love books, this course combines creativity and criticism and gives you essential employability skills that can be applied to a wide range of careers.

You may also be interested in BA (Hons) English Literature at Kent.

Programme Structure

Covering a broad range of genres and literature from around the world, our programme is flexible, creative and vibrant.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

63

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing 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

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

63

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

118

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points
104-120
A level
BBB
BTEC Nationals
The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances. A typical offer would be DMM.
International Baccalaureate

120 tariff points - typically H5 H6 H6 or equivalent.

Access to HE Diploma

Obtain Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3 with 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Fees for 26/27 tbc

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies.

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Duration

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Delivered

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

Canterbury

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