BA (Hons) English Literature
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Do you feel excited when you see the words ‘Chapter One’? Do you want to discover how storytelling has shaped the world from ancient times to today? Are you ready to express your ideas with confidence, creativity, and originality?
Then join our BA English Literature degree at UEA in the beautiful and historic city of Norwich, famous as the City of Stories. Based in UEA’s renowned School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing, this course offers exceptional flexibility, giving you the freedom to follow your own literary interests. You’ll gain a strong foundation in writing from across periods, cultures, and genres.
Our expert tutors bring a wide range of specialisms from medieval literature to contemporary fiction and will support you in deepening your understanding of the authors and books you already love, while inspiring you to discover new voices and texts you’ve yet to encounter. Our modules are assessed entirely through coursework and our passionate and knowledgeable lecturers will support you in honing your critical writing and analytical skills. In seminars, you’ll take part in engaging and supportive group discussions, while guided learning exercises outside the classroom will support your studies.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain a fresh and confident understanding of how to work with words – both your own and those of others.
Key highlights
- Flexible structure lets you follow your own literary interests
- Covers writing across periods, cultures and genres
- Tutor specialisms range from medieval literature to contemporary fiction
- Modules assessed entirely through coursework
- Seminar-based group discussions supported by guided independent learning
- Study in Norwich, known as the City of Stories
Entry requirements
- A-level: AAB — to include including English Literature or one of the subjects listed below: English Language
- A-level: BBB — contextual offer
- International qualifications — Typical International Entry Requirements: A levels AAB including English Literature or one of the subjects listed below: English Language and Literature, English Language, History, Ancient History, History of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Politics, Government and Politics, Sociology, Drama, Theat
Careers this course leads to
- Editorial assistant
- Publishing assistant
- Copywriter
- Journalist
- Content writer
- Communications officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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