Study BA (NFQ Level 8) in English Literature at University College Dublin in Ireland, UCD College of Arts and Humanities
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BA (NFQ Level 8) in English Literature

Ireland

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What will I learn?

Would you like to analyse literary concepts and forms deeply, to creatively connect ideas across a wide range of cultures, periods, genres and media, and to develop your critical thinking and analytical skills to an advanced level Would you like to study with world-class researchers and teachers, and develop your own unique research project If so, the BA Humanities in English Literature is for you.You will study texts ranging from the Old English, medieval and early modern periods to the nineteenth and through to the twenty-first century writing which extends across national boundaries and regions, from British to Irish to American to World Literature, and covering multiple genres. You will explore literary production, value and impact how fiction, poetry and drama are inspired, shaped, released and received in particular historical and cultural contexts. You will learn how the meanings of literary texts change and renew across time and space.Length of Course:4 YearsTypical Class Size:22

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
€22,600.00 (US$ 24,220) per year
Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,240

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have completed their secondary levelhigh school studies or have never studied at university before are eligible to apply bachelors degree at UCD. Requirements vary from country to country.There are minimum entry requirements that all applicants, applying based on school leaving results, must meet.

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

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About University College Dublin

UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 11,000 international students.

  • Main campus in Belfield, only 5km from Dublin city centre
  • 100th in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2027)
  • One of Europe’s top research-intensive universities
  • Scholarships available for international students

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