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English Literature - BA (Hons)

University of Hull

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    The University of Hull

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Discover the power of the written word and learn how stories can be used to address current political, social, and environmental challenges with this hands-on degree that's been designed to harness your passion for reading and develop it into the career you want.You'll study in a city with a proud literary heritage – renowned authors such as Andrew Marvell, Philip Larkin and J.R.R. Tolkien all have ties to Hull or our University – and discover a social scene filled with author readings, book clubs, a student-led English society and more. In the classroom, you'll study a wide variety of texts from manuscripts to films and learn how to further explore your own personal experiences, as well as connecting with wider cultures and periods.


Why study at Hull?

- Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience¹: We’ve been teaching English for nearly 100 years. You’ll learn from published poets, fiction writers, scriptwriters and internationally-renowned scholars.- 1 million books on your shelf: Access an incredible trove of materials in our seven-storey library, home to over one million books and extensive digital resources.- An inspirational literary legacy: Follow in the footsteps of household names from Andrew Marvell to Philip Larkin and J.R.R. Tolkien to Winifred Holtby, who all have ties to the University and the city.


Where could this take me?

Poets Douglas Dunn and Roger McGough are just some of the University of Hull’s notable alumni. But a literary career is not the only route available to our English graduates.A literature degree is one of the most flexible qualifications available and will teach you skills that are valued in teaching, journalism, communications, business, marketing and other industries, as well as positions such as a librarian or archivist.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,500per year

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

University information

University of Hull

University of Hull

University of Hull

  • University League Table

    81st

  • Campus address

    University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom

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As one of England’s oldest universities, Hull has a proudly progressive 100-year history. It’s forever exploring new ways to benefit humanity’s shared future.
Hull is rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). So you’ll study at a university ranked ‘outstanding’ for teaching quality and student success.
Life is richer when it costs less, and Hull is one of the UK’s most affordable cities for students to live. Cheaper than Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    53rd out of 93 16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    109 52%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    68th

    36

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    13th

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