BA

English Literature

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    22,400GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #139

Program overview

What the University of Liverpool says about their program:

The English Literature programme at the University of Liverpool offers a BA (Hons) degree that allows students to engage deeply with literary texts. This programme is designed to explore a variety of genres, eras, and cultural contexts in literature.

Students in the English Literature programme will study diverse modules that focus on close reading, literary styles, and the social and historical contexts of texts. The curriculum encourages critical thinking about drama and its performance, linking classical theories to contemporary research.

This programme is ideal for those interested in literature and its impact on society. Graduates can pursue various career paths, benefiting from practical experiences and collaborations with local theatres, enhancing their understanding of literature in performance.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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  • A levels

    ABB

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • We require all applicants to demonstrate a good general education, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C at GCSE in English and Mathematics, or Grade 4 in the numerical grading scale

Recommendations

  • Applicants must submit a reference, typically from a staff member at their most recent educational institution

How to apply

Scholarships at University of Liverpool

  • University of Liverpool International College First Class Scholarship

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    £1,000 fee discount for years 2 and 3 for eligible students progressing from University of Liverpool International College who achieve the required year-one average.

  • University of Liverpool Partner Schools Scholarships

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    Competitive £10,000 scholarship for international undergraduate applicants from selected University of Liverpool partner schools.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

The University of Liverpool offers a Graduate Loyalty Scholarship that provides a tuition fee reduction for international students. This scholarship is available to those who completed their undergraduate degree at the University of Liverpool.

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What is the cost of living near University of Liverpool?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£852
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£562
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£146
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£34
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£16· Liverpool average
Monthly public transport pass£80
Monthly grocery basket£135
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£27

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for the University of Liverpool

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