English Literature and Linguistics with Year Abroad BA (Hons)

Queen Mary University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Queen Mary University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

QQ1Y

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 26,950 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

English Literature and Linguistics with Year Abroad BA (Hons)

About

Calling lovers of literature and language. Join us to unpick words on a page while also untangling how the language itself is used in literature. You’ll ask questions about the future – what is the impact of AI-generated language? How is the way we express ideas like gender shifting?

We’ve been the top-ranked research unit in linguistics in the UK for the past 20 years. And our English teaching team is made up of 40 academics who you might have already come across on the radio or TV.

We’ll provide fascinating research insights into the nature of language while looking at the very earliest Anglo-Saxon poems to the latest bestsellers. Our modules also span a wide geography from the East End of London to India.

The latest insights

By combining these subjects, you’ll be part of exciting conversations about a wide variety of literature and the way we communicate. We’ll also discuss the latest projects happening here such as how we’ve helped preserve the cultural heritage of local communities and provided training to help reduce bias.

Research and analysis skills are sought after by employers, so we’ll help you become confident communicating ideas and analysing data. Perhaps you’ll discover you want to apply these skills to work in the public sector, education or policy. Or maybe public relations is where you’ll find a rewarding role.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

English Literature and Linguistics - BA (Hons)

A-Level	Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level English Literature, English Language and Literature or English Language. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Higher Level English A.
BTEC	See our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HE	We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. This must include at least 6 Level 3 credits in English Literature or Literacy modules at Distinction.
GCSE	Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4.
EPQ	Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissions	Our standard contextual offer: BBC including English Literature or English Language at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BCC including English Literature or English Language at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.

English Literature and Linguistics with Year Abroad - BA (Hons)

A-Level	Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level English Literature, English Language and Literature or English Language. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Higher Level English A.
BTEC	See our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HE	We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. This must include at least 6 Level 3 credits in English Literature or Literacy modules at Distinction.
GCSE	Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4.
EPQ	Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissions	Our standard contextual offer: BBC including English Literature or English Language at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BCC including English Literature or English Language at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page. Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.

Non-UK students

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.

If your qualifications are not accepted for direct entry onto this degree, consider applying for a foundation programme.

English language

Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.

You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.

Further information

See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme. You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree. Further information See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

Career

Careers

Our English Literature and Linguistics graduates go on to work across many different sectors, including publishing, journalism, marketing, arts and heritage and public relations.

Recent graduates from our English Literature and Linguistics degree have been hired by:

Curzon PR
Harper Collins
The Independent
London and Partners
Penguin Random House
Shakespeare’s Globe.

Career support

You’ll have access to bespoke careers support every step of your degree, including personal academic support from the English and Linguistics Departments. A practical third-year module will prepare you for the transition from university to working life by researching career, entrepreneurial and postgraduate study prospects.

Our careers team can also offer: