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English Literature and Philosophy BA Hons
If you’re fascinated by literature from different cultures and times and have an interest in the big questions about how the world works and what makes us human, this course could be for you.
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Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for English Literature and Philosophy BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for English and English Studies at Durham University
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Required subjects for English Literature and Philosophy BA Hons at Durham University
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
English Literature or English Language and Literature.
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
General Studies and Critical Thinking.
UCAS points for current students on English and English Studies at Durham University
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Most relevant Student Reviews for English at Durham University
member6127632
18th December 24
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
No personal tutor. I am now studying the MA for this subject. Career prospects are not advertised to us read more
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member7101820
22nd February 24
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
I found one of my tutors extremely unhelpful, overly critical and quite demeaning. But my other tutors were amazingly helpful. It’s quite annoying that lecturers mostly just read off a sheet, no explanations or passion, but this just makes the passionate few even more engaging read more
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member1192051
8th October 23
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
A wonderful and fun course taught by absolute experts in the fields, with lots of help deciding and finding career paths. read more
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member779177
22nd February 23
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
Courses are interesting and the teachers are generally nice and competent read more
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member1375202
19th January 23
English Literature, BA Hons FullTime
I can find nothing to criticize about my course as it is interesting and challenging. All stuff are really professional and helpful read more
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