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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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SEP-25
5 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. * This four-year course is designed to give you the grounding necessary to progress through your undergraduate studies in English, and through the many opportunities we give you find the best possible direction to grow your love of learning.* 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. This course is an integrated part of the BA (Hons) English degree at the University of Plymouth. Successful completion of your foundation year (Year 0) will not lead to a separate award or qualification in its own right but provides progression onto Year 1 of BA (Hons) English, or one of the following degree courses:* BA (Hons) Anthropology * BA (Hons) Art History* BA (Hons) Creative Writing* BSc (Hons) Criminology* BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology* BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology* BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing* BA (Hons) History* BSc (Hons) International Relations* LLB (Hons) Law* LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology* BSc (Hons) Politics* BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations* BSc (Hons) Sociology* BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
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A levelA level:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
32 - 48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels
32-48 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
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Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably English, Humanities or Combined)
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Any subjects considered
32-48 UCAS points. GCSE English and Maths can be accept within as equivalent.
Any subject considered
Pass (D or E on the core) 72 points or above. Any subject considered.
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