English Language and Literature - BA (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Leeds, UK

English Language and Literature - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

How do words work to shape and express human experience? This course explores the English language, its linguistic and literary heritage, significance and future. Learn about how language varies according to geographic, historical, social, and stylistic influences, as you encounter richly diverse texts across different literary and non-literary genres. Explore fiction, poetry, drama, speeches, advertising, news, and more from literary and linguistic perspectives.Working across a variety of historical periods, places, and cultures, you’ll consider how and why texts are produced, read, and understood, understanding the impact of creativity and power, engaging with theories that shape and underpin literary and language study, and discovering how critical approaches can change the way we see literature, language, and the world around us.You’ll choose optional modules covering language and literary topics in English from the Middle Ages to today and work with expert tutors with a wide range of research interests, developing your digital and communication skills.Effective communication drives the world. This course prepares you for a rewarding and fulfilling professional future. Graduates pursue careers in media, publishing, journalism, education, the cultural industries and creative arts, or enter fields including management, marketing, and business, where strong analytical skills are prized.

Which department am I in?

School of English

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£26,500.00 (28,87,339) per year
Accommodation (Self-catered En suite) - Starts £175 Per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Leeds, Main

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS2 9JT, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A-level: AAB including English (Language, Literature or Language and Literature).Other course specific tests: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level including English (Language, Literature, or Language and Literature) and grade A in the EPQ.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. The Access course must follow a Humanities pathway and/or include English modules. An interview and a piece of written work may be required. BTEC We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. Cambridge Pre-U D3, M1, M2 including English. International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including minimum of 5 in English at Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 including English. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers AB in Advanced Highers including grade A in English and AABBB in Highers or A in English in Advanced Higher and AABBB in Highers Welsh Baccalaureate The Welsh Baccalaureate is not typically included in the academic conditions of an offer made to you for this course. If you choose to undertake the Welsh Baccalaureate we would strongly encourage you to draw upon these experiences within your personal statement, as your qualification will then be taken into account both when your application is initially considered by the selection panel and again when reviewed by the admissions tutor at the time your A-level results are passed to us. Other Qualifications European Baccalaureate: 85% including 8.0 in English.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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