About English Literature BA (hons) in Coventry University
The BA (Hons) English Literature course offers you the opportunity to study English Literature of all periods from the Medieval to the present day, with particular specialisms in regional studies and spatiality (including the literature of the Midlands), fantasy and speculative fictions, African-American literature, Anglophone world literatures and literatures of the American West.
Entry criteria
You can book to take a Coventry University English Language test if you:
- Hold a conditional offer for study at Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus, or Coventry University College from the International Office;
- Hold a valid IELTS certificate with a minimum component of 5.0 for entry onto an undergraduate course, or a minimum component of 5.5 overall for entry onto a postgraduate course. An IELTS certificate is valid for 2 years from the test date;
- Have NOT recently taken the Coventry University English Language test;
- Have NOT recently undertaken a pre-sessional English course at Coventry University.
About the test
Similar to IELTS, the test assesses all 4 components: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It will take up to 4 hours to complete:
- Listening (20 mins) - you will be given three recordings to listen to. You must then answer questions related to these recordings.
- Reading (60 mins) - you will be given three pieces of text to read. You must then answer questions relating to each text.
- Writing (60 mins) - you will be given two essay titles for which you will need to write an essay on the subject area.
- Speaking (10 mins) - you will have a short interview with the examiner where you will be asked questions on a variety of subjects.
Each test is timed and conducted in exam conditions.
Documents required
You will need to bring the following documents to the test:
- Proof of your identity (passport or national identity card) at registration. You must bring the same identity document on the test day as the one recorded on your Online booking Form. If you do not do this you will not be allowed to take the test and you will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.
- A photocopy of your ID (passport or national identity card)
- Your original, valid IELTS certificate
- A copy of your IELTS certificate
- Your conditional offer letter from Coventry University
Results
You will be contacted with the results of your test within 2 weeks. We will tell you if you have met the entry criteria or not. We will not provide a breakdown of your results. Results are not transferable to any other Institution; they are only valid for study at Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus and Coventry University College.
Coventry University Highlights
Application portal |
UG: UCAS
PG: Post graduate application form |
English Proficiency |
IELTS |
Mode of payment |
In-person/By post/Certain debit or credit cards/Via telephone/Web e-payment gateway |
Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
Financial aid |
Scholarships |
Accommodation |
Available |
Affiliation |
Association of Commonwealth Universities University alliance Universities, UK |
Coventry University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Tuition fees - International students |
Intake |
International student fees |
MBA |
September, January and May |
£18,600 |
MSc |
September and January |
£16,600 |
MSc with Extended Professional Practice |
September and January |
£16,700 |
Undergraduate Degree |
September and January |
£13,900 |
Undergraduate Top-up Degree |
September and January |
£13,900 |