Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Level 5 Optional

Optional Study Mode

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Programme Structure

​Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience.   International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications.

​Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience.   International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: At least 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits or any other combination that equates to 104 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: At least 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits or any other combination that equates to 104 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Will I be interviewed?
Applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview.

Will I be interviewed?
Applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview. Offerings: All

104 Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Subject specific requirements: An English e.g. English Language, English Literature, English Language/Literature or Creative Writing. Subjects such as Drama, Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Religious Education, History, Media Studies and General Studies will also be considered</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: BCC</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Subject specific requirements: An English e.g. English Language, English Literature, English Language/Literature or Creative Writing. Subjects such as Drama, Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Religious Education, History, Media Studies and General Studies will also be considered</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: BCC</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma subjects / grades required: Performing Arts, Production Arts or Creative Media Production are preferred from applicants studying BTEC qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: Performing Arts, Production Arts or Creative Media Production are preferred from applicants studying BTEC qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma subjects / grades required: Performing Arts, Production Arts or Creative Media Production are preferred from applicants studying BTEC qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: Performing Arts, Production Arts or Creative Media Production are preferred from applicants studying BTEC qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Welsh GCSE in Maths or Numeracy</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul>

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Welsh GCSE in Maths or Numeracy</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements">equivalent English language proficiency test</a>.

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements">equivalent English language proficiency test</a>. Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 104 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects to include a relevant subject at Higher Level</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 104 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects to include a relevant subject at Higher Level</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points in a related subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points in a related subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 104 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts to include a relevant subject at Higher Level</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 104 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts to include a relevant subject at Higher Level</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details.

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details. Offerings: All

Is a DBS check required?
No

Is a DBS check required?
No Offerings: All

Can this course be deferred?
Yes

Can this course be deferred?
Yes Offerings: All

OCR National acceptability
<ul>
<li>National Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

OCR National acceptability
<ul>
<li>National Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Show knowledge of appropriate concepts, approaches and terminology which provide a critical and
theoretical framework for reading as a writer.

Demonstrate awareness of the role of the reader/viewer in the creative work produced.

Demonstrate the ability to provide and receive feedback and to use the views of others in developing and
redrafting work; to edit their own work and that of others with a high level of scrutiny and care.

Demonstrate the ability to produce original creative writing which is artistically coherent.

Demonstrate awareness of changing literary and cultural forms, themes, and representations in different
socio-historical and creative contexts, showing an understanding of the ways in which specific aspects of identity including race, gender, sexuality and class, and the ways in which these have been understood historically,
affect the production and reception of texts.

Show knowledge of appropriate concepts, methodologies and terminology which provide a critical and
theoretical framework for English Studies.

Show understanding of the writerly techniques demanded by the form.

Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Demonstrate research and referencing skills and the ability to make discriminating use of diverse and
appropriate informational materials: discover, assimilate, synthesise and analyse complex information from
diverse sources accurately, discerningly and at speed.

Demonstrate the ability to contribute to, sustain and lead writing workshops and seminars.

Demonstrate articulate and effective spoken and written communication skills with the ability to explain and
express ideas, construct reasoned arguments, and to listen actively and respond to the ideas of others.

Demonstrate knowledge of a range of written texts in the English language from diverse literary and
non-literary forms and genres, from the sixteenth century to the present.

Demonstrate a critical and reflective awareness of the context in which their own work is produced,
evidencing a critical understanding of an historically and culturally broad range of reading and/or broadcast
materials showing an understanding of the variety of formal and stylistic aspects of written/broadcast texts.

Demonstrate the ability to self-manage and show a distinct ability to work independently, set goals, manage
workload, and meet deadlines, viewing themselves as critical and creative practitioners.

 Demonstrate the ability to reflect upon personal development and identify career opportunities.

Course Catalogue

English Literature and Creative Writing - 36043 - BA (Hons)