- Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus and honours program.
- In this program, the teaching is provided through lectures, seminars, and small-group supervisions and classes.
- Students have to attend at least 6 hours of lectures or seminars, and 2 to 3 hours of individual, paired, or small-group supervision each week.
- Students normally write one or two short essays per week which they will then discuss with their supervisor.
- As well as unseen exams, there’s a compulsory dissertation and over the three years, students can replace three more of the written exams with coursework. Prizes are awarded for the best work.
- In year 1 (Part IA), students have to take two compulsory papers:
- Practical Criticism and Critical Practice
- Shakespeare (assessed by a portfolio of essays submitted in Easter Term)
- Students also start work on two of the period papers, which will be examined in Part IB (year 2).
- The Faculty of English, University of Cambridge, is an international center of excellence for the study, teaching, and research in literature and literary criticism.
- The English Language and Literature of Cambridge University ranks 2nd according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
University Of Cambridge, Cambridge, England - Courses & Fees
Cambridge, EnglandUniversity Public College
₹24.5 L/Yr
£23,340 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
| UCAS Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | May 16, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | ₹2448833 | ₹2448833 | ₹2448833 |
| Total Fees | ₹2448833 | ₹2448833 | ₹2448833 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | ₹1519871.12 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students are expected to have English to A-level (A* or A grade), Advanced Higher (A grade), Higher Level in the IB (40-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level), or another equivalent.
- Students have A Level/IB Higher Level English Literature (A Level/IB Higher Level English Literature and Language may be accepted as a substitute at some Colleges).
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced – accepted with a minimum overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185, plus an assessment by the Language Centre.
- Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency – accepted with a minimum overall score of 200, with no element lower than 185.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Students studying towards Class XII will be expected to be on course to attain at a very high level in relevant subjects. Grades expected to depend on the Board with which they are studying.
- CISCE and NIOS - Students will require scores of 90% or higher in five or more relevant subjects
- CBSE - Students will require five or more A1 grades in relevant subjects
- State Boards - Students will be considered on a case by case basis. Students will typically require scores of 95% or equivalent in five or more relevant subjects.
Offers for Class XII Students will be made conditional on achievement in Class XII and additional qualification, with different routes available depending on the Cambridge course for which they are applying. Details are given below about the offer levels for the levels to be achieved in addition to the above performance in Class XII.
- College Board Advanced Placement Tests - offers for all Cambridge courses may be made conditional on achieving grades of 5 in five or more AP Tests
- IIT-JEE (Advanced) - offers for Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Natural Sciences (Physical) may be made conditional on a rank of <2000 in the IIT JEE (Advanced)
- STEP - offers for Computer Science, Economics and Mathematics may be conditional on achievement in STEP.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
Career and Placement after Course
The job opportunities after the courses are:
- Technical Writer
- Grant Writer
- Editor and Content Manager, etc.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | ₹590070.08 | Yes | May 15, 2023 |
| Cambridge Khattar Harrison Scholarship | ₹602660.48 | Yes | N/A |
| Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2020 | Variable | Yes | N/A |
| (ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Feb 28, 2023 |
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