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

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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 ...Read more

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 modules

in 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 life

with 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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WUSCA ranking:
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
English Studies (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
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English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Chloe
13 Feb 23

- Lecturers are very well informed and very helpful when discussing feedback - Lots of different options for support eg. student finance, mental..Read more

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A level

A 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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Popular A-level subjects

English Studies (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
57%
History
31%
English Language & Literature
28%
English Language
22%
Psychology
20%
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Chloe
13 Feb 23
English BA (Hons)
- Lecturers are very well informed and very helpful when discussing feedback - Lots of different options for support eg. student finance, mental...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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