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Classical Literature and English BA Hons

English and Literature in English at

University of Leeds

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LEARNING

On Campus

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Classical Literature and English BA Hons

Explore literature from the ancient world to contemporary Britain and beyond with this wide-ranging degree, which puts English literature into the context of its classical heritage.

Core modules will

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

What you will need to do

Apply by 29 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 Classical Literature and English BA Hons

Year 1

Year 2

Entry requirements for English and Literature in English 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 Classical Literature and English BA Hons at University of Leeds

including A in English

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

English language requirements

6.5
Additional details
6.5 overall, with no lower than 6.0 in any component

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