School of Social Science and Humanities

BA (Hons) English Literatures and Law

BA (Hons) Full-time 3 years, Part-time 6 years

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BA (Hons)
Start date(s)
16 September 2025
UCAS Code
AL11
Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (3 years),Part-time (6 years)
Campus location
Wolverhampton City Campus
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Why choose this course?

Study on the only dedicated joint honours Literatures and Law degree in the local region. You will be able to explore a wide range of literatures, from the canonical to the popular, from diverse authors. You will have opportunities to study modules that provide you with the foundations of legal knowledge in preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. The modules you study will have a strong emphasis on the way in which literatures shape social and cultural identities, and important contemporary issues in law. We focus in particular on the politics, ethics, and ideologies of cultural representation, and issues of equality and diversity in literatures, culture, and society. You will be taught by friendly, welcoming staff, who are dedicated to working with you to enable you to achieve your full potential. You will have the opportunity to participate in sessions with internationally renowned literary critics, award-winning novels and poets. You will have the opportunity to participate in our Literatures@Wolves Culture Programme, including visits to sites of regional, national and international interest, with regular events on campus, theatre performances, visits to museums, galleries and events. You will have embedded opportunities for assessment and work experience that plays to your strengths, and that will support your skills for employment on graduation. You will be supported to complete a Student Record of Achievement, a record of skills and experiences to present to prospective employers.

What happens on the course?

This programme will enable you to explore and contextualise knowledge of literatures and law, and to consider the way in which literary and legal skills fit together and operate. It will provide you with preparatory legal education if you wish to undertake the new proposed Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), in particular stage 1 of the SQE. Your English modules will promote your understanding of the political and ideological significance of literature and culture in a wide range of social and historical contexts, especially in relation to gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, class, and disability. Your study of Law will enable you to meet the requirements of the Bar Standards Board for a qualifying law degree, as stated in the Joint Academic Stage Board Handbook 2014.

This programme meets the QAA Benchmarks Statement for Law (2019) and English (2019). The modules you study will develop your awareness of the significance of ethical evaluations of reading writing, and the law, supporting an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in literature, law, culture and society. You will have the opportunity to enhance your verbal, written and digital communication skills for developing and sustaining a professional career. You will be able to foster your skills in critical and creative thinking, analysis, research, and problem-solving, for academic success and employment beyond your degree. This programme will enable you to develop your confidence in making your voice heard, at university, in employment, and in culture and society.

In addition to the designated mandatory subjects for study there will be the opportunity to select options at Levels 5 and 6 as preparation for areas of future employment and/or specialism. The overall aim is that you will be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks in relation to the core and option areas that you have studied. You will also be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT and engage with blended learning and technology supported learning.

Course Modules

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Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

 

  • Demonstrate clearly the range of skills required to comprehend, analyse and interpret literary and legal texts and principles of the common law statutes and debates
  • Demonstrate superior language skills through written and oral expression, in a variety of contexts.
  • Attain an advanced knowledge of literary history and contexts within which the law operates, and to be able to offer nuanced critical judgements in both subject areas
  • Develop critical and ethical awareness, and intellectual and political curiosity, about literature and law in a multicultural and international context
  • Demonstrate enterprising learning, scholarly skills, and independent thought
  • Demonstrate transferable skills intrinsic to both subject areas and of value for graduate employment

 

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2024-25
Home Part-time £3120 per year# 2022-23
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2023-24
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2023-24
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2024-25
International Full-time £13450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £14450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £14450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £14950 per year 2024-25

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points

  • A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
  • BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
  • Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

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Other Requirements

Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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