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English BA (Hons)

English BA (Hons)

University of Plymouth

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UCAS CODE Q300

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

Different course options

Full time | Main Site | 3 Years | 16-SEP-24

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS / UCAS / HESA

Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

39^th / 81

CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024

64^th

CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024

43^rd

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS

Start date

16-SEP-24

Full Time

3 Years

English Studies (Non-Specific)

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

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

Employment rate

Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary

Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni

£16,000

UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary

£17,000

Modules

These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

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Modules (Year 4)

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.

DATA SOURCE: UCAS

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A level

Grades / Points required

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104 - 112

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26 - 28

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 - H2,H2,H3,H3,H3

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D*D - D*D*

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Details

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.

In combination with Advanced Highers

104-112 tariff points, including 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), excluding General Studies.

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

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.

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

Usually in combination with other qualifications, please contact the Institution for further information.

Considered in combination

As a University we will continue to review T Level qualifications as more information becomes available in the couple of months. Please refer to individual course pages on our website for specific entry criteria

Considered in combination

Previous study

Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

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%

Latest English Language reviews

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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...

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Georgina

31 Oct 22

English BA (Hons)

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Review breakdown

How English Language students rated:

Student rating

( 4.2) 22 reviews

5 star

37%

4 stars

50%

3 stars

13%

2 stars

0%

1 star

0%

How all students rated:

Student rating

( 4.2) 1,985 reviews

5 star

33%

4 stars

55%

3 stars

10%

2 stars

1%

1 star

1%

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Uni Info

University of Plymouth , Plymouth

University of Plymouth

CUG ranking

64th

Student rating

( 4.2)

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

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

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