English Language and Literature BA Honours
UCAS Code: Q300 (3 Years)

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered. 

+ A Levels

AAB including English Literature or English Language and Literature at grade A, and not including General Studies.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAABB at Higher Grade including English at grade A. Advanced Higher English at grade A is preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

35 points with English A1 at Higher Level, grade 6.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, with minimum Grade A1 in English.

+ Access Qualifications

A unit in English Literature at level 3 with Distinction is essential. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including English at grade D3.

+ English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.

Find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

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