English - BA (Hons)
Bournemouth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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This modern degree leads to a range of career paths. Differing from traditional approaches to English, you’ll study and analyse literary texts within the context of the media and learn to write creatively and professionally for a variety of audiences. Tailor your degree including options to study both creative or traditional units and discover the latest developments in digital media and interactive storytelling Showcase your writing to industry professionals through BUs annual Fresher Writing ...Read more

This modern degree leads to a range of career paths. Differing from traditional approaches to English, you’ll study and analyse literary texts within the context of the media and learn to write creatively and professionally for a variety of audiences. Tailor your degree including options to study both creative or traditional units and discover the latest developments in digital media and interactive storytelling Showcase your writing to industry professionals through BU's annual Fresher Writing Prize and New Media Writing Prize competitions Gain valuable work experience and enhance your CV during a four-week or 30-week placement: past placements have included Penguin Books, BBC, Pinewood Studios, Touch Press and the Football Foundation Develop a range of subject-specific and transferable skills which can open the door to an exciting range of career possibilities or further study. You’ll be career-ready with 93% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months. Benefit from industry speakers sharing their writing experiences – previous guests include Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Stella Wisdom from the British Library.

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55/279
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70th
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72nd
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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 31 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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£17,800 per year

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Living Costs at University Accommodation - 5845-7721 Per Year

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English - BA (Hons)
renovation of the exterior of Poole...
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13 Feb 24
As I am from another country so it is quite difficult to adjust in a whole new country and to catchup with their Education system but after coming to Bournemouth University my...
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Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University , The Hub, Poole House

Based by the sea in south-west England, Bournemouth University (BU) focuses on producing future-ready graduates, with every student able...

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