English BA (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Course info
Engage with English literature across six centuries, from Shakespearean drama 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 modules** in literary studies and creative writing, or ...Read More
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WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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39th
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These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
64th
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
43rd
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
Start date and duration
Start date
16-SEP-24
Full Time
3 Years
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Modules
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, September 2023
Source: IDP Connect , September 2023
Entry requirements
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104-112 tariff points, 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), excluding General Studies.
Previous study
Previous study
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The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018
English Studies (Non-Specific)
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Uni Info
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The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on the south west coast and nestled between picturesque Dartmoor and Cornwall. The university offers an impressive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and has recently enhanced their medical and health facilities, refurbished their laboratories, and invested in campus buildings which include spaces for marine and art disciplines. Plymouth guarantees housing to all applicants who put Plymouth as their firm choice by the deadline stated on their website. Students have superb access to the stunning beaches and beautiful countryside of Devon, and direct rail links to London, South Wales, the Midlands and Scotland. There are also nearby airports in Exeter, Newquay and Bristol.
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University of Plymouth
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