Study location	United Kingdom, Guildford, Surrey
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	H36L

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Grades required – AAB-ABB GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent). Grade B in A-level English, English Literature, English Literature and Language (or equivalent) or a relevant subject. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 169 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. surrey.ac.uk/..ish-literature/film-studies

Overview

As an English Literature Major you will spend much of your time acquiring formidable knowledge of literary texts and discourses, learning the critical skills to analyse these works and developing the cultural vocabulary to communicate your ideas about them.

By investigating the deeper social, cultural, historical and geographical contexts of different literary genres (from early English to the contemporary) you’ll gain the precious ability to understand the roots of contemporary issues and address them from a position of unusual knowledge and eloquence.

The lively and creative atmosphere in the School of English and Languages will harness your enthusiasm for literature, and our renowned passion for imparting professional skills will prepare you for a range of careers.

Career opportunities

Typical job prospects include marketing, communications, publishing, the media industries, education, creative writing and arts administration.

English graduates are perhaps best qualified for such professions as journalism, marketing, publishing, teaching, writing and arts administration. They are also attractive to employers in management, business, communications and the media.