BA (Hons) English Language and Literature University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Language shapes our world and communicates knowledge. Communication through language and talk is universal across all cultures and has allowed humans to develop thought and share information.

The study of literature allows us to gain deep knowledge of other cultures and to develop analytical skills useful in a range of careers and professions.

This course will enable you to:

• interpret and evaluate works of literature in English using different approaches and from different perspectives 
• communicate effectively with others, as well think critically and form reasoned arguments 
• gain valuable insights into diverse ways of thinking from different cultures, and deepen your appreciation of the creative resources of the English language 
• develop an international perspective on the English language and its cultural history, through a focus on its literature, while pursuing linguistics-related modules 
• gain sophisticated insights into human thinking, culture and linguistic creativity that will appeal to a range of employers.

The first two years of this course are shared with the sister degree, BA English Language and Applied Linguistics.

Entry requirements

Depending on your academic and English language qualifications, you may be eligible for a traditional three year degree programme, or a four year programme with a preliminary year enabling you to gain the subject-specific knowledge and skills required to embark on degree-level studies.

Please find the entry requirement relevant to your country of origin here. If your country is not listed, please email [email protected].  

If you are a mainland Chinese student, your Gaokao score should be in the first division as a minimum requirement, and your English test score should be no less than 115/150. For more details, please check the Chinese version prospectus.

English language requirements 

If your first language is not English or your entry qualification was not obtained in the English medium (from an approved institution) you are required to provide evidence of your proficiency in English. Minimum requirements:

• IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in writing) – eligible for three year programme;
• IELTS 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in any element) – eligible for four year programme;
• PTE Academic 76 (minimum 65) – eligible for three year programme;
• PTE Academic 59 (minimum 53) – eligible for four year programme.

Minimum age requirements

You should be at least 18 years of age on admission to the University. The date of "admission" is defined as the first day of September in the relevant academic year. This requirement may be waived on an individual basis if your parents or guardians give their written agreement in advance to additional safeguards and requirements. Visit here for more information.