Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) English Literature in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
|
Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,860
(c. USD30,614.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Explore the creative realms of authors from various cultures and historical periods while pursuing a BA in English Literature at the University of Birmingham. Discover how to appreciate diverse literary styles through multiple critical lenses.
Our distinguished faculty provide expertise across the entire literary timeline, including specialized studies in:
Anglo-Saxon literature
Shakespearean works
Gothic novels
Fantasy genres and fan culture
Dystopian narratives
Poetic traditions
Feminine literary voices
Youth literature
This program combines a rigorous English Literature curriculum at a prestigious Russell Group university with elective courses in related disciplines like Creative Writing, Film Studies, and Linguistics.
Gain exclusive access to Shakespearean research through our renowned Shakespeare Institute and partnerships with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Examine the Bard's poetic and dramatic works, studying their reinterpretation across different eras and global contexts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Number of A levels required:
3
Typical offer:
AAB
Required subjects and grades:
A level English Literature (English Language and Literature A level also accepted).
General Studies:
Not accepted.
IB Diploma:
6,6,5 in Higher level subjects, including 5 in Higher level English Literature or English Language and Literature, plus 32 points overall.
BTEC qualifications:
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.
TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.
3
Typical offer:
AAB
Required subjects and grades:
A level English Literature (English Language and Literature A level also accepted).
General Studies:
Not accepted.
IB Diploma:
6,6,5 in Higher level subjects, including 5 in Higher level English Literature or English Language and Literature, plus 32 points overall.
BTEC qualifications:
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.
TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.
Tuition
GBP
22,860