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Bachelor's in English Literature in the UK for International Students
356 bachelor's programmes in English Literature at 88 universities in the UK. Confirmed international fees from £17,345 a year (2027-28, tuition only).
- Programmes
- 356
- Universities
- 88
- Confirmed international fee from
- £17,345/yr
- 2027-28, median £25,700
- Typical length
- 4 years
Universities offering English Literature in the UK
| University | Programmes | Confirmed international fee from |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Andrews · St Andrews | 61 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of Aberdeen | 17 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of Glasgow | 15 | £28,275/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Oxford · Oxford | 15 | £46,210/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Liverpool · Liverpool | 13 | £28,000/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Essex · Colchester | 12 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of Exeter · Exeter | 10 | £25,700/yr (2027-28) |
| Queen Mary University of London · London | 7 | £28,300/yr (2027-28) |
| Royal Holloway, University of London | 7 | Not yet confirmed |
| Brunel University of London · London | 6 | Not yet confirmed |
| Keele University · Keele | 6 | Not yet confirmed |
| Manchester Metropolitan University · Manchester | 6 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of Plymouth · Plymouth | 6 | £18,700/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Strathclyde · Glasgow | 6 | £24,100/yr (2027-28) |
| Anglia Ruskin University | 5 | £18,825/yr (2027-28) |
| Queen's University Belfast · Belfast | 5 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of Nottingham | 5 | £26,200/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Southampton · Southampton | 5 | Not yet confirmed |
| University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) | 5 | Not yet confirmed |
| Birkbeck, University of London · London | 4 | £19,320/yr (2027-28) |
| Falmouth University · Penryn | 4 | £19,950/yr (2027-28) |
| Goldsmiths, University of London · Tilbury | 4 | Not yet confirmed |
| Loughborough University · Loughborough | 4 | £25,500/yr (2027-28) |
| University of Chichester · Chichester | 4 | Not yet confirmed |
Showing the 24 universities with the most English Literature options, of 88.
English Literature courses
- Arabic, Comparative Literature and French · University of St Andrews
- Comparative Literature and Culture · University of Aberdeen
- Celtic Civilisation/Scottish Literature · University of Glasgow
- English Language and Literature · University of Oxford
- English · University of Liverpool
- Creative Writing · University of Essex
- Comparative Literatures and Cultures · University of Exeter
- Comparative Literature · Queen Mary University of London
- Comparative Literature and Culture · Royal Holloway, University of London
- Creative Writing · Brunel University of London
- Creative Writing · Keele University
- Creative Writing · Manchester Metropolitan University
- Creative Writing · University of Plymouth
- English · University of Strathclyde
- Creative Writing · Anglia Ruskin University
- English · Queen's University Belfast
- English · University of Nottingham
- English · University of Southampton
- Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands · University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
- Creative Writing · Birkbeck, University of London
- Creative Writing · Falmouth University
- English · Goldsmiths, University of London
- English · Loughborough University
- Creative Writing · University of Chichester
- Arabic, Comparative Literature and French (year abroad) · University of St Andrews
- Comparative Literature and Culture & French (5 yrs) · University of Aberdeen
- Celtic Studies/Scottish Literature · University of Glasgow
- English Language and Literature with Foundation Year · University of Oxford
- English and Communication and Media · University of Liverpool
- Creative Writing (Including Placement Year) · University of Essex
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Questions international students ask
How many universities offer English Literature to international students in the UK?
Ascenda lists 356 bachelor's programmes in English Literature at 88 universities in the UK.
How much does a English Literature degree in the UK cost for international students?
Across 36 universities with confirmed 2027-28 international fees (tuition only), annual tuition for English Literature in the UK starts at £17,345, with a median of £25,700.
How long is a English Literature degree in the UK?
The typical (median) length of the bachelor's programmes listed is 4 years of full-time study.
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