Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) English Literature in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,500
(c. USD34,122.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The BA in English Literature offers you the chance to study diverse texts spanning different historical eras. You'll examine works from ancient Anglo-Saxon times to contemporary pieces, covering various forms like illuminated manuscripts, graphic novels, poetry, and postmodern fiction from English-speaking regions and beyond. In your first year, you'll gain broad exposure to literature while developing foundational skills for subsequent years, where you can specialize in topics of your choice. You'll join Manchester University's vibrant academic community, located in a UNESCO City of Literature renowned for producing legendary authors and hosting cultural events such as the Manchester Literature Festival.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A-level
Grades AAA including English Literature, or English Language and Literature (ie. not English Language alone). General Studies is welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer. AS-levels are not accepted in place of an A-level.
The standard offer will be made in all cases, unless the applicant is studying for an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). These applicants will be made a dual offer with alternative conditions of AAB including A in English Literature or English Language and Literature (not English Language alone), plus a Grade A in the EPQ.
GCSE
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
International Baccalaureate
36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects to include English Literature (or English Language and Literature, but not English Language alone).
IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component, TOEFL iBT - 100
Tuition
GBP
25,500