What will I learn?

On this course you can study the history of English literature, from the medieval period right up to the present day. Start with a basic overview of the subject and move towards choosing modules to suit your own interests.A range of modules give you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic to contemporary poetry, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films. We are also a world leader in comics studies and offer modules that consider the relationship between graphic novels and canonical literature.We start by covering topics such as how to analyse a poem and how to read a novel as a literary critic, moving on to historical surveys of literature. We then explore in more detail many of the periods, movements, and topics previously covered.4 years Full Time

Which department am I in?

School of Humanities Social Sciences and Law

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£21,900.00 (23,86,141) per year

Accommodation fees - 1 bedroom - 518 per month

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Nethergate,

Dundee,

Dundee City,

DD1 4HN, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,150.00 (25,22,336) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Nethergate,

Dundee,

Dundee City,

DD1 4HN, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Level 1 entry A-level, GCE Standard: BBB Widening access: BCC Level 1 entry IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma 30 points, including 5, 5, 5 at higher level IELTS - Overall 6.0, Writing 6.0, Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5 TOEFL IBT - Overall 80, Writing 19, Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20

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

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