Overview

The English BA degree offered by University of Leicester offers a comprehensive overview of English literature in its various manifestations, taking you through the development of literary culture in English, from its early stages to its fragmentation into multiple international literatures.

The level of coverage offered by the English degree means that you will graduate with an unrivalled breadth of knowledge and an extensive range of skills.

Key facts

Flexibility is at the heart of the courses: a variety of option modules will allow you to shape your studies around your own interests, while you chart the development of English from the late medieval period to the present day.

The expertise of the staff ranges across a number of fields, from gothic literature to detective fiction, and from drama to creative writing, giving you access to a broad sweep of topics and themes.

They also offer employability modules in teaching and publishing, allowing you to gain invaluable real-world experience in these areas.

Careers and employability

All students take part in the Talent Academy, which provides an introduction to the resources provided by the Careers Development Service and opportunities to gain work experience with leading employers.

Graduates have found work with companies such as:

Allegis Group

Aceville Publications

The Mills Archive Trust

PPL PRS Music Licensing

Dennis Publishing

Miyazaki City Board of Education

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Reading Poetry
Writing Matters
The Novel Around the World (double module)

Critical Perspectives

Romantic Literature from Blake to Shelley

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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

Leicester, 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

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A/AS-levels: ABB at A-level including English (Language, Literature or combined). Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies is accepted

EPQ with A-levels: BBB at A-level including English (Language, Literature or combined) + EPQ at grade B

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, including 6 in HL English A or B

Access to HE Diploma: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction. To include 12 credits at Distinction in English Level 3 Modules

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with D*DD. Plus grade B in A-level English (Language, Literature or combined)

Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world.

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Tuition Fees

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20200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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