English Literature

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Maths and English or equivalent international qualifications. For international students who have taken IELTS, we require an overall score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the reading and writing components. For international students who have taken IGCSE English (Second Language), we require grade 5 or above. An interest in the variety of human experience, an appreciation of how language is used in literary texts, and imagination are the key qualities needed for students of English Literature. An aptitude for writing clear and coherent English is also essential.