Best English Language and Literature Universities in UK in 2025

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The UK is a country that is globally acclaimed for its contribution and dynamism in the English language. To pursue a degree specialising in English from some of the best English universities in UK holds high value in one’s profile.

With an annual tuition fee of nearly INR 40 Lakhs, the University of Oxford and the University College London offer undergraduate programs in English, the curriculum covers literature, ancient studies and modern evolution. Applicants are expected to possess good accreditation in previous academic education.

King’s College London offers a unique course in English with Film Studies which focuses on contemporary poetry, creative writing and medieval performance.

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Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of Oxford, Oxford England, Uk	Tuition: $58.9K/Yr (£43,600/Yr)Living: $18.5K/Yr (£13,680/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...IELTS7.5PTE76$58.9K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.0/10(10 Users)
#2	University of Leeds, Leeds England, Uk64 to 77%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $33.1K/Yr (£24,500/Yr)Living: $11K/Yr (£8,151/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...IELTS6.0PTE60$33.1K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	4.3/10(51 Users)
#3	University of Nottingham, Nottingham England, Uk11%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $31.9K/Yr (£23,650/Yr)Living: $11.5K/Yr (£8,533/Yr)Admission	M.A English Language and Literat...IELTS6.0PTE65$32.8K/Yr Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	9.7/10(26 Users)
#4	University of Sussex, Brighton England, Uk92%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $29K/Yr (£21,500/Yr)Living: $20K/Yr (£14,848/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...Duolingo110IELTS6.0PTE59$29K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(8 Users)
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#5	Cardiff University, Cardiff Wales, Uk20%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.6K/Yr (£22,700/Yr)Living: $11.7K/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...IELTS6.5PTE42$30.6K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.7/10(19 Users)
#6	Aston University, Birmingham England, Uk50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $24.6K/Yr (£18,250/Yr)Living: $9.8K/Yr (£7,286/Yr)Admission	B.S English Language and Literat...TOEFL101PTE60$24.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(9 Users)
#7	University of Essex, Colchester England, Uk74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $26.3K/Yr (£19,500/Yr)Living: $2.8K/Yr (£2,100/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...IELTS5.5PTE58$26.3K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.3/10(4 Users)
#8	Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne England, Uk65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $24.6K/Yr (£18,250/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...SAT1280IELTS6.0PTE54$24.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(17 Users)
#9	University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield England, Uk69%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $22.3K/Yr (£16,500/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...IELTS6PTE51$22.3K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)
#10	University of Greenwich, London England, Uk64%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $21.8K/Yr (£16,150/Yr)Living: $1.7K/Yr (£1,235/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...IELTS6PTE59$21.8K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	10.0/10(10 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2025 Ranked 801 by QS in 2026

#11	University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield England, Uk70%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $19.9K/Yr (£14,750/Yr)Living: $1.2K/Yr (£900/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...Duolingo75TOEFL90PTE60$19.9K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(24 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2025 Ranked 901 by QS in 2026
#12	The Open University, Milton Keynes England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $9.3K/Yr (£6,924/Yr)Living: $2.3K/Yr (£1,680/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...IELTS6.5PTE65$9.3K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	4.7/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2025 Ranked 601 by ARWU in 2022
#13	University of Central Lancashire, Preston England, Uk24%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $22.3K/Yr (£16,500/Yr)Living: $141.75/Yr (£105/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...IELTS6.0PTE60$22.3K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2025 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#14	Birmingham City University, Birmingham England, Uk53%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $21.7K/Yr (£16,085/Yr)Living: $12.6K/Yr (£9,306/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...IELTS6PTE43$21.7K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2025 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026
#15	University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton England, Uk56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $20.2K/Yr (£14,950/Yr)Living: $17.1K/Yr (£12,679/Yr)Admission	B.A English Language and Literat...IELTS6.0PTE50$20.2K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2025 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026