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Course summary

Explore writers in English from across the globe and every period of history, from the middle ages right up to the present. We have expertise in everything from Shakespeare's playhouses to children's literature, from medieval fantasy literature to modern graphic novels. You'll develop advanced skills in literary analysis before focusing on the areas that interest you most in your second and third years. We prioritise small-group learning within a friendly and supportive environment. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/english-literature-ug/ba-english-literature.

Modules

Sample modules may include:

  • Poetry in English
  • Introduction to Creative Writing
  • Black British Fiction
  • Utopia and Dystopia
  • Margaret Atwood
Check our website for more details of the course structure.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
Q300
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC including A level English Literature or a related subject at grade B.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
TOEFL (iBT)100We require a minimum score of 100 overall with no less than 20 in Listening, Writing and Reading and 21 in Speaking.
Cambridge English AdvancedAWe require a grade A or a score of 185 overall with no element less than 169.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCWe require a grade C or a score of 185 overall with no element less than 169.
PTE Academic76We require a minimum score of 76 overall with at least 64 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Institution's Own TestTest of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Trinity ISEPassOnly ISE III and ISE IV are acceptable and we require a Pass in each element.

Full list of acceptable English Language Tests

http://www.reading.ac.uk/ad-EnglishTests.aspx


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £20300 Year 1
International £20300 Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
English Literature at University of Reading - UCAS