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Bachelor of English and Comparative Literature

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in English and Comparative Literature is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree offered by the School of Language, Literature, and Media at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in English and Comparative Literature. Apply relevant analytical
  • Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

  • Editors
  • Publishing professionals
  • Literary agents
  • Authors and copywriters
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Public relations
  • Digital content and communications roles
  • Teaching
  • Educational publishing
  • Literacy projects and academic support roles
  • Museums
  • Libraries
  • Literary organisations
  • Festivals and cultural institutions

Curriculum

  • 3-Year full-time course in English and Comparative Literature
  • 360 Credits in total
  • Taught by the School of Language
  • Literature
  • and Media. Compulsory modules include Origins and Transformations in Literature and Drama
  • Text Up Close: Reading for Criticism
  • The Humanities Graduate: Future Pathways
  • Criticism: Practice and Theory
  • Independent Literature Project. Optional modules let students tailor the degree. An optional placement year is available. A study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including B in an essay based subject. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-levels, IB, BTEC, Access to HE or recognised international equivalent by country) plus GCSE English C/4 or equivalent, Some courses need subject grades, Auditions (East 15) or interviews.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and UCAS code. Apply through UCAS (Essex institution code E70) or
  3. If not applying via UCAS
  4. Directly online. Pay the UCAS fee if applying through UCAS. Provide qualifications
  5. Personal statement
  6. Reference and English evidence (GCSE English C/4 or equivalent if you need a Student visa). Attend an audition or interview if the course page requires one. After an offer
  7. Pay a tuition fee deposit or show recognised sponsor funding to receive your CAS (deposit is not needed for UCAS applicants). Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£22,575 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£33,402 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Language, Literature, and Media
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship note2027-28 International Undergraduate Scholarship: 5000 GBP first-year tuition reduction for overseas fee-paying students from listed countries, Including Cambodia. Individual nationality, Fee status and other conditions apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.