English Literature [with Placement year] - BA (Hons)

Explore how literature has shaped the world – and been shaped by it – while developing vital skills for career success. An English Literature degree will help you rediscover the world through the eyes of others. The texts you read will transport you to mythical landscapes, Gothic castles, Victorian slums and cities of the future. They'll give you new insights into social and political upheavals, humanity’s relationship with our environment, and all the ways in which literature and language have shaped our world. Our course will enable you to gain an appreciation of key periods, genres and writers, and to value multiple perspectives, but also allow you scope to follow your own passions and enthusiasms. You'll enhance your critical thinking skills and receive guidance and encouragement as you develop your own critical voice. Why ARU Boost your employability: take a placement year, learn a language, and solve real-world live brief challenges for local employers Our English courses ranked 12th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025, and 7th in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2023 Explore your passion for literature through talks and events organised by our [Cambridge Writing Centre](https:gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.comurlhttps%3A%2F%2Fcreativeshowcase.aru.ac.uk%2Fresearch%2Fcambridge-writing-centre&data05%7C02%7Csarah.clark1%40aru.ac.uk%7C624c9ea63749463fc0de08de212d1a86%7C5f35c3da39ae46329ac1afc2f25d2852%7C0%7C0%7C638984674786586782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdatayC8mYfIB%2FW0k6OtRsKMcoOydvT%2FeBIy8Mu0ZIwzutKY%3D&reserved0) and develop your creativity through our strong links with the [National Centre for Writing](https:gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.comurlhttps%3A%2F%2Fnationalcentreforwriting.org.uk%2F&data05%7C02%7Csarah.clark1%40aru.ac.uk%7C624c9ea63749463fc0de08de212d1a86%7C5f35c3da39ae46329ac1afc2f25d2852%7C0%7C0%7C638984674786639818%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdatauFGFTSrTihUX0JcAUPl99IAreIFbRRXkP12HG5oS6s8%3D&reserved0) Expand your network and knowledge base at events with writers, publishers and other professionals Explore the rich local culture with extra-curricular trips to places like the British Library and the Barbican Theatre Get expert support from experienced lecturers and additional individual guidance with your writing from our [Royal Literary Fund Fellows](https:gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.comurlhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.rlf.org.uk%2Finstitution%2Fanglia-ruskin-university%2F&data05%7C02%7Csarah.clark1%40aru.ac.uk%7C624c9ea63749463fc0de08de212d1a86%7C5f35c3da39ae46329ac1afc2f25d2852%7C0%7C0%7C638984674786676055%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdatadD9mAzeT3PP%2FGuF68DgbRaP9njPaZakSsvYwRF5xef4%3D&reserved0) Careers This course will help you gain vital skills particularly valued by employers. These include narrative communication, empathy and perspective taking, problem solving and the art of persuasion, critical analysis, creativity and imagination, and digital skills. Every year, core modules include employability sessions as well as live briefs; these give you the opportunity to collaborate on authentic workplace tasks with industry professionals from publishing companies, museums and other creative industries.

96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.AlternativesUCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted.UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted, related subjects are required.IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.