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Bachelor of English Literature and Philosophy

Cardiff, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A 3-year full-time BA degree in English Literature and Philosophy, offered by the School of English, Communication and Philosophy.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in English Literature and Philosophy. Apply skills related to 3-year full-time degree
Year one core modules include Reading Up Close
Ways of Reading. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Civil service
Local government
Charitable organisations
Small businesses
Consultancy firms
Schools
Colleges
Journalism
Law
Teaching
Finance
Marketing
Human resources
Public relations

Curriculum

3-year full-time degree. Year one core modules include Reading Up Close
Ways of Reading: Literature
Culture
Theory
Moral and Political Philosophy and Mind
Language and Belief. Later core modules include Philosophy of Language
Literature for All and Philosophy in Practice. Options include Transforming Visions: Text and Image
Reason and its Limits and Shakespeare's Worlds.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer: A level AAB-BBB
International Baccalaureate 34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) as set on the course page
Equivalent international qualifications accepted
Additional academic criteria: Varies by course
Typical A-level offers published per course (for example Law AAA-ABB)
IB and international equivalents by country.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or acceptable international equivalents (country pages on the international site), Welsh Baccalaureate/BTEC combinations, international applicants without direct-entry grades can use the Cardiff International Study Centre foundation or International Year One

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
PTE Academic 69

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the English Literature and Philosophy admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£36,075 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Cardiff
Faculty or school	School of English, Communication and Philosophy
Department	School of English, Communication and Philosophy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to English Literature and Philosophy. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.