Course summary
Study English Literature to develop your creative thinking, analytical, written and oral communication skills. On this degree you explore how books empower us to tell our own story, and find out how literature helps us understand and transform our world. Choose English Literature at Kent because: • our degree harnesses your creativity and passion, giving you transferable skills that are invaluable in the graduate job market • an English degree can lead to a wide range of careers including journalism, broadcasting, teaching, marketing, publishing and writing • our graduates include Booker Prize-shortlisted David Mitchell and Sarah Waters, and Booker Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro • you can enjoy Canterbury’s rich literary heritage while exploring texts from a range of periods, cultures and genres • you learn alongside award-winning creative writers and leading international researchers. English at Kent was ranked 1st for research intensity in The Complete University Guide 2022. On this degree course you study the major forms of literature (poetry, drama and fiction), core concepts in critical theory, and writing and research skills. Your final year project can be a dissertation, critical edition, online exhibition, mobile application, performance or a piece of creative writing. You can also take a number of specialist modules where you further explore your personal literary interests.
Course details
How to apply
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
- Course code:
- Q320
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
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)
Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Course contact details
Admissions Contact
01227 768896
01227 827077