Overview

From the traditional canon to the innovative contemporary novel, University of Kent's BA English Literature (Hons) with a Year Abroad programme empowers you to identify how the world is perceived and informed through literary narratives. We will give you the confidence and support to apply your understanding of literature to today’s world, gaining critical and creative skills that allow you to effect change and shape your own future.

Careers

Our English Literature (Hons) with a Year Abroad from University of Kent graduates have gone on to work in areas including:

journalism

broadcasting

publishing and writing

teaching

banking

marketing

project management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Changing Literatures: From Chaucer to the Contemporary

Thinking Through Theory

Other Worlds: Dystopias and Futures

American Power, American Protest

Romantic Ecologies & the Modern Invention of Nature

'Black Girl Magic': Contemporary Feminisms

Right/Write to the World: Displacement, Social Movements, Political Action

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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80

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OTE

118

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 549 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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80

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118

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Points: 104-120
A level: BBB
IB: 120 tariff points

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19300 GBP per year during 48 months.

EU full-time: £19,300

UK: TBC

Living costs for Canterbury

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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