English Literature BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
If you love books or enjoy exploring new ideas, theories, and themes, our English Literature BA(Hons) degree will help indulge your passion. On this course, you’ll read and discuss some of literature’s greatest works. You’ll also learn to navigate digital resources and present your ideas using the latest media.
Discover how to research, analyse, debate, and create. With a host of module options to choose from and no exams (only unique forms of coursework assessment), you can delve into the subject and consider a range of employment routes later. Each year, our students can: In the National Student Survey 2025, Literature in English is ranked top 5 in the UK for learning opportunities.
Key highlights
- Read and discuss some of literature's greatest works
- No exams, assessed entirely through varied forms of coursework
- Wide range of module options to tailor your studies
- Learn to navigate digital resources and present ideas using latest media
- Optional placement year available as part of a four-year route
- Ranked top 5 in UK for learning opportunities, NSS 2025
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Editorial assistant
- Copywriter
- Journalist
- Content writer
- Marketing executive
- Secondary school teacher (with further training)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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