English Literature BA Honours

Key highlights

• Explores the cultural and political power of literature
• Covers literature across periods and genres
• Ranges from ancient epic to modern tragedy
• Examines how narrative shapes the world

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• 2% Early Payment Discount

  Get a 2% discount off your annual tuition fees by paying them up front and in full.

• International Family Discounts

  10% of the tuition fee per year.

  Up to 10% of fees

• Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships (Undergraduate)

  £7,000 tuition fee awards.

  Up to £7,000

• Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships

  Up to 50% off tuition fees.

Careers this course leads to

• Journalist
• Editor
• Copywriter
• Publishing assistant
• Secondary school English teacher (after PGCE)
• Content writer

Cost of study

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 Newcastle University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.