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English and Philosophy BA Hons

English and English Studies at

University of Leeds

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LEARNING

On Campus

PLACEMENT YEAR

Yes

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Not Available

English and Philosophy BA Hons

Engage with some of the world’s greatest writers and thinkers with this wide-ranging degree, which will allow you to explore the rich heritage of literature in English while considering important questions

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Course webpage on University of Leeds

How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?

What you will need to do

Apply by 31 Jan

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for English and Philosophy BA Hons

Year 1

Year 2

Entry requirements for English and English Studies at University of Leeds

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
A,A,B

Required subjects for English and Philosophy BA Hons at University of Leeds

including A in English (Language, Literature or Language and Literature)

UCAS points for current students on English and English Studies at University of Leeds

English language requirements

6.5
Additional details
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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