Latin and English Literature: The University of Manchester

Course description

Joint-honours Latin and English is based on the study of Latin language and literature in each of the three years of study, pursued in parallel to the full range of English studies (options include writings from Middle English, the Renaissance, historical and contemporary English Language, and cultural theory). If you offer Latin as one of your A-level subjects, you will continue your study of the language on Route 1; if you have not studied the subject before then you will begin your study of it on Route 2. Where appropriate, texts for literary and historical course units are studied in Latin. There is a wide range of styles of teaching, including lectures, seminars, small-group tutorials and virtual seminars via the web.

Career opportunities

A classical degree (especially one including a language element) opens many doors and is highly prized by employers. We see our graduates take up jobs in museum or gallery management, publishing, the media, the Civil Service, industry, banking, accountancy, retail management and law, as well as teaching.

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 ABB. This must include Grade A English Literature (or English Language and Literature, but NOT English Language alone). Two AS-levels accepted in place of one A-level. General Studies is welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer.
• 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 Literature, English Language or English Language and Literature.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University.
• International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall to include 7 points in English Literature and 5 or 6 at Higher level in two other subjects.