Overview

The English (Hons) programme at University of York offers a breathtaking range of modules covering all periods from ancient classics to literature being produced right now. You’ll have the opportunity to study literature from around the globe and can also choose from our film and creative writing options, tailoring the degree to your own interests.

Careers and skills

No discipline equips its students better to understand and interpret a wide range of texts – whether literary, historical, political, or social – or to form articulate and persuasive responses to a range of challenges and questions. The Department has a dedicated Careers Officer, which means you will get specialised advice and support throughout the three years of your degree.

You’ll learn presentation, language, and reasoning skills during your English degree, and gain expertise in complex analysis and research. These skills suit a wide range of careers, from law and teaching to national and local government and the creative industries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing Modernity

Other Worlds

Classics and Cultural Translations

Empire and Aftermaths

Reading Now

Theory Now

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies British Studies View 278 other Bachelors in British Studies 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

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAA/A*AB including an A in English Literature (English Language and Literature is also acceptable)

Access to Higher Education Diploma

39 credits at Distinction, including at least 9 credits in Literature-related units, and 6 credits at Merit or higher

European Baccalaureate

85% overall, with 85% in English Literature.

International Baccalaureate

36 points including 6 in English Literature at Higher Level (Higher Level English Language and Literature is also acceptable)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26900 GBP / year

≈ 26900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 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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Key information

Duration

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Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

York

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