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English Language and Literature

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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2027-2028
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Course summary

A combined English and Linguistics course offers one of the most stimulating university degrees.

Studying English will give you new ways of thinking about the world and new possibilities of expression. Studying linguistics will enable you to understand and interpret language and to learn the science behind how we communicate. Studying English and Linguistics together offers you the exciting opportunity to study both the art and science of language. Staff in both departments are world-renowned for their research, which covers every period of history, many major languages and most literary genres around the world. Discover more about the Department of English and Related Literature’s exciting degree programmes. Watch our English video. York is one of Europe’s leading centres for research in Linguistics. Watch our Linguistics video. Get a head start in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at York. At York, you'll benefit from being able to take TEFL modules in-house, as part of your degree. You can count the work you complete in your TEFL modules towards a qualification. This teacher training programme, also offered in-house, can qualify you to teach English to non-native speakers.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
Q3Q1
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
Q3Q1
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

Essential Subjects:
A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature at grade A is essential.

T Level

We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature has been taken.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 36 Merit: 9

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction including at least 9 in English Literature-related units and 9 at Merit or higher.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Extended Project
A

If you achieve an A or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 35

With 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A-B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

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

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature at grade A is essential.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature at grade A is essential.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD

Plus grade A in A Level English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent).

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D

Plus AA in two A Levels.

A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.

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

Plus grade A in A Level English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

Plus AA in two A Levels.

A Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/ba-english-linguistics

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.

Contextual A Level offer: ABC

Essential subject: A Level in English Literature at Grade A (English Language and Literature is also acceptable)

Learn more on the University of York 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

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£26900

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

Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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