English (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
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Qualification

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

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University Park Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

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

Location

University Park Campus

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Start date

23-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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Course info

Have you always loved studying English? This course is designed for talented UK students with a passion for English but whose personal circumstances make achieving our usual entry requirements difficult. This could be your opportunity to study your subject of choice at a top 20 UK university (Times Higher Education Rankings 2023).Through a range of engaging modules spanning the arts and humanities, the foundation year gives you an opportunity to develop key skills such as communication, ...Read more

Have you always loved studying English? This course is designed for talented UK students with a passion for English but whose personal circumstances make achieving our usual entry requirements difficult. This could be your opportunity to study your subject of choice at a top 20 UK university (Times Higher Education Rankings 2023).Through a range of engaging modules spanning the arts and humanities, the foundation year gives you an opportunity to develop key skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and digital capability. Your foundation year tutors will support you in developing the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence for undergraduate study.During the foundation year, you will be a full member of the university, with all the opportunities this offers including the same accommodation options as direct-entry students.Upon progressing from the foundation year, you'll find the three-year BA English goes beyond a love of books. Our huge choice of optional modules in everything from Viking culture to drama means you can discover new passions, explore what you already love, and tailor your degree to what interests you the most.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
14/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
28th
What students say
R
Riley
08 Apr 23

Best aspect is the wonderful array of societies and extra curricular activities on campus, including my personal favourite Musicality! Worst part is probably the obscene charge..Read more

M
maisy
13 Mar 23

It’s such an inclusive, diverse institution where multitudes of students can feel welcome and involved, i haven’t once heard a negative thing said about the staff or fellow..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBCC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:18,P:12 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M3,P1 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DM Grades / Points required

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

M Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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

B Grades / Points required

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

Plus two Advanced Higher Subjects with grades BC

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GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

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and A Level grade C.

and A Level grades BC.

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Grade B plus two A levels grades CC or Grade C plus two A levels grades BC

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£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 England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This course is not available for International Students.

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R
Riley
08 Apr 23
English BA (Hons)
Best aspect is the wonderful array of societies and extra curricular activities on campus, including my personal favourite Musicality! Worst part is probably the obscene charge...
Read more
M
maisy
13 Mar 23
English BA (Hons)
It’s such an inclusive, diverse institution where multitudes of students can feel welcome and involved, i haven’t once heard a negative thing said about the staff or fellow...
Read more
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University Park Nottingham NG7 2RD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Beeston  1.1 miles away
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