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English Literature

From the traditional canon to the innovative contemporary novel, our BA English Literature programme empowers you to identify how the world is perceived and informed through literary narratives. We will give you the confidence and support to apply your understanding of literature to today’s world, gaining critical and creative skills that allow you to effect change and shape your own future.

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Degree

BA (Hons) English Literature

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 years degree

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Pathways Available

International Foundation Year

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Start Dates

January | September

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Degree Overview

Tailor your studies according to your interests, choosing from a broad range of literary periods, topics, and themes. You can explore the written word across poetry, drama and prose, but also through narrative forms in queer zines; films; artist books; and video games. Your studies will sharpen your critical tools and nourish your unique creativity in a supportive academic environment. Our curriculum is designed set you up for a successful and exciting career across wide range of fields.

You will explore the rich traditions of literature from across the globe and discover how it has transformed our world and stands at the forefront of socio-political change. You’ll discover your own voice, whether as a writer, editor or critic and develop the key skills you need to make it heard.

You can also take this course combined with Creative Writing. Explore the rich traditions of literature while developing your talents as a writer, editor and publisher in our unique project-based programme: English Literature and Creative Writing – BA (Hons)

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Additional Costs

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the university over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.

Study Reasons

Graduates include authors David Mitchell and Sarah Waters, Nobel-Prize winners, Kazuo Ishiguro and Abdulrazak Gurnah.

Your Pathways

The IFY will prepare you for the first year of your undergraduate degree. It’s made up of several core and subject-specific modules that will give you a greater understanding of your chosen subject area. The skills you develop through this programme will help you in your chosen degree, in your future career, and in all aspects of life.

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International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route Pathway Fees (2024-25) Pathway Fees (2025-26)
International Foundation Programme (IFP) From £17,995 From £18,595
International Year Zero From £12,995 From 13,395
International Year One (IY1) – From £18,595
Pre-Master’s (International Incorporated Masters – IIM) From £9,995 From £10,395
Please note: There is an additional administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at University of Kent.

Scholarships

Scholarships up to £6000 available

Please contact your Oxford International representative for more details on scholarships available to you. All scholarships are subject to availability and may be amended or withdrawn without notice.

16% off University of Kent tuition fees per year, for students moving into a degree from all our pathway routes.

Please contact your Oxford International representative for more details on scholarships available to you. All scholarships are subject to availability and may be amended or withdrawn without notice.

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