English Literature BA

at University of Sheffield

First year

In your first year, all students take the core module Renaissance to Revolution worth 40 credits. The remaining 80 credits can be used on modules from the list of optional English modules listed below, all 20 credits.

Core modules:

• Renaissance to Revolution

Second year

In your second year, you will take the following core modules worth 40 credits each, Literature and Critical Thought and Romanticism to Modernism. The remaining 40 credits can be used on modules from the list of optional English modules listed below, which are all 20 credits.

Core modules:

• Romanticism to Modernism (a)
• Literature and Critical Thought (a)

Third year

In your third year, 40 credits will be used on one of the four core English modules.

The remaining 80 credits can be used on modules from the list of optional English modules listed below, all 20 credits, on another one of the core modules, or on the dissertation module which is worth 40 credits. 

Core modules:

• The Invention of Romanticism
• Renaissance Literature, Modern Crisis
• Research Topics in Theatre and Film
• Mod Cons: Exploring the Long 20th Century

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAB

A Levels + additional qualifications ABB + B in the EPQ

International Baccalaureate 34

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject. Relevant BTEC subjects include Art and Design, Creative Digital Media Production, Music or Performing Arts

BTEC Diploma DD in a relevant subject + A at A Level

Scottish Highers AAAAB

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA

Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

Other requirements

• Evidence of interest in literature, demonstrated through a personal statement is required

English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250 annual tuition fee

Overseas students
£20,000 annual tuition fee

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Our graduates are confident and articulate. They have highly developed communication skills, equipping them for a wide range of careers in journalism, the charity sector, marketing and communications, theatre and television production, PR, copywriting, publishing, teaching, web development, accountancy, and speech and language therapy, among other fields.