BA English Language and Literature at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Throughout this unique integrated degree you’ll learn how language and literature influence, inform and inspire each other. Build a degree that follows your interests with a range of modules that focus on each discipline separately, as well as those that explore the relationship between the two.

Faculty: School of English | Department: School of English | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, all students take four core language modules worth a combined total of 80 credits. The remaining 40 credits can be used on modules from the list of optional English modules listed below.

Career pathways

Our graduates have gone to find success in a wide range of roles, including: academic publishing consultants communications officers assistant copy editors copywriters project managers speech and language therapists

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer, 2027-28 entry (UCAS Q304): A Levels: AAB A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification ABB + B in the EPQ International Baccalaureate 34; 33, with B in the extended essay BTEC Extended Diploma DDD BTEC Diploma DD + A at A Level Scottish Highers AAAAB Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA Access to HE Diploma Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit Other requirements: Evidence of interest in language and linguistics, demonstrated through the Personal Statement is also required International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component (GCSE English Language grade 4/C or an alternative acceptable English language qualification also accepted). Applicants eligible for the Access Sheffield contextual scheme receive a lower offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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