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English Literature

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2025-20262026-2027
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Reading and understanding literature can help us to find out about ourselves and see the world from other perspectives. Through engaging with different kinds of texts from across the globe and from different periods of history, you will learn how language reflects and shapes human experience. You’ll also develop your skills as a critical reader, a clear thinker, and a persuasive writer.

Effective communication drives the world. Studying English Literature at Leeds prepares you for an exciting, rewarding and fulfilling professional future. Graduates often pursue careers in media, publishing, journalism, education, the cultural industries and creative arts, or enter fields including management, marketing, and business, where strong analytical skills are prized.

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  • BA (Hons) • Full-time with year in industry • 4 Years
  • BA (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years
  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 24/09/2025

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Course code:
Q306
Institution code:
L23

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Course code:
Q306
Institution code:
L23

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