Overview

For your degree in English , you’ll study the best and most memorable works of literature. You’ll read English texts both old and new, epic and intimate. Throughout this course, you'll build your research and writing skills and strengthen your understanding of the ways humans make meaning.

You'll explore modules that cover everything from Arthurian legends to contemporary cli-fi (climate fiction). You'll study the Shakespearean stage to the American gothic, and the texts you read will take you from the Forest of Arden to the cities of Zambia. As part of this programme you can:

join one of 40 student-led performing arts groups

take part in Writers in Conversation workshops

use the unique collection of rare books at Chawton House Library and the Parkes Library and Archives

learn a modern language at any level

receive one-to-one tutorials on writing from our Royal Literary Fund Fellow

During this English programme from University of Southampton , you'll consider the importance of understanding the power of words to shape our minds.

Career

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

Research

Critical thinking

Self-management

Confidence

Communication

Creativity

Problem solving

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

English on the Move

Poetic Language

The Act of the Essay

The Novel

Humanities, the Human and the Non-Human

Literary Transformations

Puzzles about Art and Literature

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, 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.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following:

A-levels: AAB including English Literature or a related subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in English Literature or a related subject

BTEC: Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus A in A level English Literature or a related subject or Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus A in A level English Literature or a related subject or Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus A in A level English Literature or a related subject and A in one further A level

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 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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