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Bachelor of English Language and Literature

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature taught in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in English Language and Literature to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Understanding English Grammar
Introduction to Language and Literature. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Marketing
Media
Journalism
Communications
Publishing
Advertising
Education
Local government

Curriculum

Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Introduction to Literary Studies
Understanding English Grammar
Introduction to Language and Literature
Approaches to Language Study. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6
A levels from A*A*A to AAA
IB 34 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£31,100 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£41,927 GBP

Program details

Campus	Central Area
Faculty or school	School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
Department	Humanities and Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.