Overview

Explore the world of literature, Shakespeare's stage to the digital page.

As part of this English Literature (Hons) programme from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

Study poems, plays and prose narratives in their historical and cultural contexts

Discuss and debate the different ways texts can be interpreted

Embrace a wide range of theoretical approaches

Cover a diverse range of texts, from the literatures of Romanticism through to the contemporary, and British and American Literature of the twentieth century to the postcolonial literatures of the Caribbean, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Australia

Work directly with leading literary researchers to develop your own creative and critical voice

Career opportunities:

An English literature degree will open up a world of opportunities. You will possess advanced skills in written and oral communication, critical thought and analysis, research, problem solving and presentation – expertise that is highly valued by employers in a variety of sectors.

Graduates have gone on to work in a broad range of areas, including graduate roles in teaching, publishing, editing, arts administration, copywriting, journalism, business, HR and finance. You will also have a solid foundation for pursuing postgraduate study.

Copywriter

Arts administrator

Teacher

Journalist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Shakespearean Drama

Contemporary Literary Studies

Short Stories

The Novel

Adaptation: Textual Afterlives

Poetry

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 481 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112-120 points required.

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 112 - 120 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels: Pass overall with a minimum of 112 - 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

International baccalaureate: 112 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16840 GBP / year

≈ 16840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

UK: £81.58 per credit

International: £140.33 per credit

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 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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Language

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Credits

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