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Classical Literature and English BA Hons
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.
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member69833
3rd July 15
Classical Literature and English, BA Hons FullTime
I like the flexibility of my course and some lecturers/modules are fantastic. But some are very boring and not engaging or well prepared. I would probably not do classics at Leeds again.
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Required subjects for Classical Literature and English BA Hons at University of Leeds
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UCAS points for current students on English and Literature in English at University of Leeds
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6.5
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6.5 overall, with no lower than 6.0 in any component
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