English Literature: The University of Manchester

Course description

This degree gives students access to the full range of English Studies. Alongside the traditional range of English Literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day, students are able to study American, Irish and post-colonial literatures as well as cultural theory, creative writing and film. In the first year, students sample a wide variety of literature and cultural theory and develop a solid basis of knowledge and skill which they then build on in years 2 and 3. All courses are compulsory in year 1, while in years 2 and 3, students select their courses from a range of options. There is a compulsory long essay in the final year.

Career opportunities

Graduates of English and American Studies enjoy career opportunities in a wide range of professions. 'Traditional' careers in publishing, journalism, teaching and librarianship are still followed, but graduates increasingly pursue careers in law, banking, advertising, accountancy, business management, commerce, computing, archive studies, the media and the civil service.

Entry requirements

• English language:
  Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent;
  eg. NCUK EAP minimum Grade of A with range of 70-79
  TOEFL: PBT score of 600; CBT score of 250; TWE score of 5.5; IBT score of 100.
• A level: Grades AAA-AAB. This should include either grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature. General Studies is welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer. AS-levels are not accepted in place of an A-level.
• Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications.
• GCSE: Minimum of grade A in English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification.
• International baccalaureate: 37-35 points overall, including 7 points in English Literature at Higher level, plus 6 or 7 in two further Higher Level subjects.