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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
15-SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full time
15-SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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15-SEP-25
4 Years
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Engage with the breadth and variety of literature in English, from the rise of the gothic to the graphic novel. Choose from modules exploring literature in relation to history, genre, culture – and, if you wish, sample creative writing. English is a degree highly valued by employers, so take advantage of our many opportunities for work experience and prepare for a rewarding career. * Personalise your degree by choosing from
a wide variety of optional modulesin literary studies and creative writing, or widen your horizons by taking specialist modules in other subjects in the school.* Learn from
internationally recognised research-active staff. * Benefit from
assessment through coursework, with no written exams.* Make the most of
a rich cultural lifewith The Arts Institute programme and the University’s links with local cultural organisations, like The Box and Theatre Royal.
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A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
104 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 - 28 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D - D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels, including Grade B at A level English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or a related subject (e.g. History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology)
In combination with Advanced Highers
104-112 tariff points from a minimum of two Advanced Highers, including Grade B in English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or a related subject (e.g. History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology)English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Including a minimum of 2 A Levels, including Grade B at A level English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or a related subject (e.g. History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology)
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably English, Humanities or Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.
Considered in combination
Including Higher Level English or a related subject (e.g. Creative Writing, History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology) at Grade 5. Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
104-112 UCAS tariff points, including H3 or above in English Language, Literature or Creative Writing, or a related subject (e.g. History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Sociology).Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Considered in combination
Usually in combination with other qualifications, please contact the Institution for further information.
Considered in combination
In any subject
Considered in combination
Any subject is considered.
Considered in combination
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