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- English with Foundation BA (Hons)
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
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
Application deadline
29 January
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- UCAS Points
- Access to HE Diploma
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- T Level
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
University information

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University League Table
65th
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Campus address
Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England
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30th out of 96 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 202134 66%36th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.01 75%81st
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