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English Literature - BA (Hons)

Cardiff University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site - Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

English literature at Cardiff has long enjoyed an international reputation for its teaching and research. Our dynamic, flexible degree programme allows you to study literature from different periods and cultures, and across the range of principal literary genres. You will not be restricted to studying the printed word: we are intrigued by the connections between literature and film, art, history, technology, language, and everyday life, and our teaching reflects these interests. You will learn how literature addresses social, environmental, and economic concerns with the aim of creating a better, more inclusive world and developing sustainable solutions for the future of the planet.We are also interested in the relationship between the critical and the creative, and you will have the option to try your hand at creative writing.You will be taught by leading researchers in English literature in modules that work at the cutting edge of the discipline. The focus throughout the degree is on your becoming a careful and informed reader and writer who can communicate precisely, stylishly, and effectively. You will become a versatile, highly employable researcher who is both critically independent and collaborative.


Distinctive Features of the Programme

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Follow your interests:

Choose from modules across a range of periods and genres.·


Shape the future:

Learn how literature addresses social, environmental, and economic concerns with the aim of creating a better, more inclusive world.·


Future-focused:

Develop in-demand employability skills, enhancing your career prospects in a wide range of fields.·


Adventure and exploration:

Opportunities to study abroad in Europe and beyond, fostering independence and resilience.·


Communicate effectively:

Develop employability skills and experience in presenting your ideas in speech and writing.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 24,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    22nd out of 89 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    137 66%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    41st

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    53rd

    17

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