Course summary
Encounter new perspectives, discover great creative minds, and develop your abilities as a thinker and communicator on our English Literature programme. This degree emphasises literature as a dynamic social and political force that actively shapes the world in which we live. Our modules respond to urgent contemporary concerns such as the environment, race and racism, identity, and disability. You will also have the opportunity to study texts from a wide range of authors, genres, periods and cultures. This degree will advance your critical thinking, your understanding of social and cultural differences, and your effectiveness as a persuasive communicator—all key skills that you will need in the workplace. Studying English Literature at Leeds prepares you for an exciting and fulfilling professional future. Graduates pursue careers in media, publishing, journalism, education, the charities sector, cultural industries and creative arts, or enter fields including management, marketing, and business, where strong analytical and communication skills are prized.
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - AAB
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 35 points
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M2
T Level
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no less than 6.0 in any component. |
If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this course, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.
See alternative English language qualifications we accept.
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/123100/admissions/143/entry_requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT