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English and Comparative Literature BA Hons
This degree combines the study of English literature with different literatures from around the world.
You’ll choose from the whole range of options in the School of English, including writers from Africa,
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
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Pass an entry test
Points of entry for English and Comparative Literature BA Hons
Year 1
Year 2
Entry requirements for English and Literature in English at University of Leeds
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.
A,A,B
Required subjects for English and Comparative Literature BA Hons at University of Leeds
including A in English
UCAS points for current students on English and Literature in English at University of Leeds
English language requirements
6.5
Additional details
6.5 overall, with no lower than 6.0 in any component
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How good is this course?
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