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English Literature and Classical Literature & Civilisation

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Fascinated by both the literature of ancient worlds, and the development of English literature from the Middle Ages to the present day?

Study across the breadth of Classical and English Literature, from the plays, poems and speeches of antiquity to the vibrant literary culture of the 21st century.

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to specialise in anything from medieval poetry to digital literary culture.

Why study this course?

  • Explore the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome and the cultures of Ancient Egypt, Western Asia and the Byzantine Empire.

  • Work with a range of literary media including novels, poems, films and artworks.

  • Gain a solid grounding in classical and modern literary works and choose which areas to delve into further study based on your interests.

  • Take a specialist Shakespeare module and participate in a residential trip in Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Gain knowledge of an ancient language with an optional module in Classical Greek, Latin or Ancient Egyptian.

10th in the UK for Classics in the Complete University Guide 2025

Top 30 for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025

Modules

First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the course page.

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
QQ3V
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
QQ3V
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB

A Level English Literature or A Level English Language and Literature is required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus an A at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus an A at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including an A in the required A-level subject/s mentioned above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Language and Literature

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The most common grades on entry for this course are below our standard offer. These include students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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