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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QQ38

Classical Literature and English

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Classical Literature and English at University of Leeds. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore literature from the ancient world to contemporary Britain and beyond with this wide-ranging degree, which puts English literature into the context of its classical heritage. Core modules will introduce you to key classical texts such as the Iliad and Aeneid, as well as poetry, prose and drama in English across literary periods. The range of diverse research interests at Leeds also means we can offer an impressive array of optional modules, allowing you to follow your interests in ancient literature alongside a full range of English topics. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £26,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Greek Literature and Culture
Latin Literature and the Roman World
Medieval and Early Modern English Literature
Victorian and Twentieth-Century Literature
Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama
Poetry and Poetic Forms
Classical Reception and Contemporary Literature
Dissertation in Classical Literature and English
UCAS Code:QQ38
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB including A in English (Language, Literature or Language and Literature). Other course specific tests: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level including A in English (Language, Literature or Language and Literature) and grade A in the EPQ. We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 6 in English at Higher Level.

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£29,370

Home Student Fee

£26,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£21,000£24,500£29,500
5 years£26,500£32,000£41,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
14%Studying
9%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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University of Leeds · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers Classical Literature and English as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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