Overview

On the English Literature and Journalism (Hons) programme from University of Hertfordshire you’ll develop your practical and professional writing skills, look behind the scenes at how the media works, and get some hands-on experience that employers are really looking for. You’ll be equipped to use your skills powerfully across a whole range of modern-day media.

Key facts

You’ll be taught by academic staff who bring fresh thinking to our accessible, engaging courses. Some are active researchers of international standing, who bring their own passion for their discipline into the classroom; others are dynamic teachers with extensive industry experience.

Whatever your taste in literature, there will be something to interest and provoke you. From The Tiger Who Came to Tea to Jane Eyre, from Paradise Lost to Zadie Smith’s Swing Time, you’ll broaden your literary horizons and hone your critical thinking.

What's next for my career?

Employability is central to everything we do. Our courses equip you with transferable, intellectual and personal skills and experiences that are valued by employers in a wide range of industries.

90% of graduates are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes, 2019/2020) and many of our graduates have an excellent record of gaining employment in media, publishing, teaching and information management where their skills in analysis, communication and evaluation are highly valued.

For those interested in teaching, all Humanities graduates are guaranteed an interview with our School of Education.

Many of our graduates go on to higher levels of study, engaging in research in their chosen fields.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism, Law and Ethics

Texts Up Close: Reading and Interpretation

Make it New: Literary Tradition and Experimentation

Journeys and Quests: Adventures in Literature

Border Crossings: Modern Literature from around the World

Journalism Skills: Multiplatform

Identity and Contemporary Writing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature Journalism View 181 other Bachelors in Journalism 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

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points: 112–120

A Level: BBC–BBB

BTEC: DMM–DDM

Accepted T Levels: 112–120 UCAS points

Access Course Tariff: Overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3

IB requirement: 112–120 UCAS points

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15965 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

EU Students: £15965 / year

Part time

UK Students: £1190 per 15 credits

International and EU Students: £1995 per 15 credits

Living costs

Hatfield

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

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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