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

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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**Please note that this course is only available for year 3 entry for September 2025**The BA English programme at Marjon is a fresh, vibrant approach to literature studies, challenging perceptions, igniting critical thought, and equipping students with the skills necessary to meet 21st-century challenges. From the first module, youll challenge preconceived notions about what it means to study English. Youll consider literary legacies (and what to do about them), the role YA plays in ...Read more


Please note that this course is only available for year 3 entry for September 2025

The BA English programme at Marjon is a fresh, vibrant approach to literature studies, challenging perceptions, igniting critical thought, and equipping students with the skills necessary to meet 21st-century challenges. From the first module, you'll challenge preconceived notions about what it means to study English. You'll consider literary legacies (and what to do about them), the role YA plays in contemporary culture, how place impacts the stories we tell, and what the badass women of fiction can teach us about challenging the status quo. You'll also develop the ability to implement their lessons through assessments and modules focusing on skills and potential careers, such as author, journalist, editor, content creator, literary agent, screenwriter, teacher, public relations specialist, policy analyst, consultant, video game story writer, podcaster and more.Small classes mean personalised support and the chance to pursue your passions from day one (or to start figuring out what they are). You'll get the chance to explore a range of stories, from contemporary fiction in translation to creative non-fiction and digital narratives. You'll learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills and how to craft logical and compelling arguments. Taking advantage of Marjon’s location between the sea, city, and moors, you’ll consider literature's relationship to nature and how stories shape how we see and understand the world – and hold the› power to create a better one. Your assessments will challenge and inspire you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, and in your final year, you'll get the chance to 'choose your own adventure' to create and complete a project.


Why this course at Marjon?

• We take an inclusive innovative approach, so you won’t just study the traditional canon and you’ll have plenty of freedom in what to read.
• Our small class sizes are perfect to push your thinking as you’ll always be involved in the debate.
• In your second year you’ll do individual projects or placements in industry, which could include online teaching, copywriting, placements in schools, event management and magazine publishing.
• The South West has a thriving literary scene and has inspired writers for centuries.


What might I become?

Past students have secured work in various writing roles; in publishing, in the creative industries, or in communication. You may also move into further postgraduate study for research or to teach.


Find out more at Open Day

Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying English at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and find out why we are ranked second in the UK for teaching quality*. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies.


Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day


Why study at Marjon?


• First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
• Small, person-focused university with a big personality
• No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022)
• No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
60/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
115th
Literature in English
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
What students say
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Victoria
31 Jan 24

Marjon is a small university and as such creates a community atmosphere. In my experience, previous lecturers will stop and make the time to enquire about how I am progressing in..Read more

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Majid
15 Jan 24

A quiet university that values quality rather than quantity..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

AS:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies

Must be achieved from 3 A levels, BTECs or other acceptable Level 3 qualifications

Pass with 23-45 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction with a minimum of 6 credits at Distinction

We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECsGeneral Studies is excluded.

or a combination of BTEC Level 3 grades

Grade P(C+)

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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£14,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14500 Per year

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Latest reviews

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V
Victoria
31 Jan 24
PGCE Secondary Education with English
Marjon is a small university and as such creates a community atmosphere. In my experience, previous lecturers will stop and make the time to enquire about how I am progressing in...
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M
Majid
15 Jan 24
PGCE Secondary Education with English
A quiet university that values quality rather than quantity...
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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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