BA (Hons) English Literature at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Learn from world-leading experts as you study the works of authors who have helped shape the English literary landscape. Our English Literature degree is a fantastic opportunity to pursue your love of literature – studying texts from the Renaissance period right through to the twenty-first century. The course offers our most comprehensive survey of literary-historical development while retaining a high level of optional choice in second and third year.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Humanities | Department: English | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This module will provide you with an outline of English literary history from the late medieval period to the modern day, introducing you to significant writers and genres and their place within a broad contextual framework. Year 1 compulsory modules: Writing in History, Introduction to Drama, Narrative Forms, Analysing Poetry: Metre, Form and Meaning, Theory Matters.

Career pathways

We have strong industry links which help our students secure year-long and flexible work placements in the UK and internationally. These placements are an invaluable opportunity to advance your skills, and apply your knowledge to a working environment.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: ABB including one of the following subjects: English (Literature, Language, or both), any Language subject, Geography, History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies or Sociology. Typical IB offer: 32 (6,5,5 HL) to include one of the following subjects at HL: English (Literature, Language or both), any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM plus an A level grade B in a required subject.; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level in a required subject at Grade B. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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