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English and Comparative Literature (Including Year Abroad) BA Hons
Take yourself on a literary adventure around the world. Our BA English and Comparative Literature offers a unique opportunity to explore English literature alongside writings from across the globe, both
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Points of entry for English and Comparative Literature (Including Year Abroad) BA Hons
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Entry requirements for English and Literature in English at University of Essex
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for English and Comparative Literature (Including Year Abroad) BA Hons at University of Essex
Including an essay-based subject.
Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC
or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
UCAS points for current students on English and Literature in English at University of Essex
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112 UCAS Tariff points
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I enjoy studying at Essex. It’s a perfect university for those who want decent societies, good career support and plenty of opportunities but this is from the perspective of a Law student. I have friends from other departments that generally would not really agree with this opinion. I think attending Essex has been mostly stress free and peaceful, and its environment is actually quite great! A perfect “uni getaway” for those tired of the buzzing city life. Supervisors and personal tutors can be really helpful as well but you do need to make this an effort yourself - it’s University actual. I do wish there were more silent/private study facilities for those overwhelmed by the idea of sitting silently with no food in the library surrounded by 1,000s of books. There are some spaces on campus but they aren’t always well kept, sometimes are randomly locked, or are being invaded by random groups of students taking naps, watching movies/football matches or having conversations with friends. read more
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12th February 25
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I was mesmerised the moment i saw the University. Beautiful landscapes and gorgeous towers felt like a dream come true for me. There is alot of do and the SU activities are quite fun, The only thing that bothers me is that there are less options to eat at the uni and for international students it might be expensive as well. Another point that i would like to make is the health club at the university needs to have lower prices especially for international students coz we pay way more than the local students. read more
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- horrible hilly university in a horrible boring city. Do not come. No student jobs, not third spaces and all the food on campus tastes like they squeezed a wet sock on it. Nothing fun on campus at all. Not the atrium or the ic hall. Societies are awful. There nothing to do but club or eat below mediocre food. The accoms are alright. But only the private ones. The on campus accoms were all built with thin walls. The course and staff I have are lovely and engaging and kind. My only benefit is having kind professors. read more
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This university has a very friendly and supportive environment. It is very well known for its highly ranked departments. Also, the campus is amazing in terms of its natural beauty, but there are not enough cafés and socializing places. read more
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18th November 24
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16th October 24
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