University of York

BA (Hons) English Literature with French

University of YorkYork, United Kingdom

Course overview

Read a range of literary texts from across historical periods around the globe. Increase your cultural awareness with studies of French-speaking societies and cultures.

Key highlights

  • Literary texts studied across historical periods and from around the globe
  • Study of French-speaking societies and cultures builds cultural awareness

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include including an A in English Literature (English Language and Literature is also acceptable
  • Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction, including at least 9 credits in Literature-related units, and 9 credits at Merit or higher
  • BTEC: DDD — to include with an additional A Level or equivalent qualification in English Literature at grade A
  • International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, with 85% in English Literature
  • International Baccalaureate: 35 — to include including 6 in English Literature at Higher Level (Higher Level English Language and Literature is also acceptable
  • T-level — We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in English Literature has been taken
  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — Advanced Highers - B in English Literature plus Scottish Highers; We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an app

Scholarships

  • Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • Choral Scholarship

    £1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000

    Up to £1,000
  • Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship

  • English and Related Literature International Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000.

    Up to £1,000
  • Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)

  • International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

    Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).

  • Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship

    One payment of £1000

    Up to £1,000
  • York Minster Choral Scholarships

    Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

  • Translator
  • Editorial assistant
  • Secondary school teacher (with further training)
  • Publishing assistant
  • Marketing executive
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £26,900

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

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