BA (Hons) English

... United Kingdom
... Bournemouth University

Course Overview

  • Tailor your degree, including options for studying creative or traditional units, and discover the latest digital media and new media storytelling developments. 

  • Showcase your writing to industry professionals through BU'sBU'sual Fresher Writing Prize and New Media Writing Prize competitions 

  • Put theory into practice during a four-week or 30-week placement with organizations such as Penguin Books, BBC, Pinewood Studios, Touch Press, and the Football Foundation. 

  • Develop a range of subject-specific and transferable skills that can open the door to an exciting range of career possibilities or further study—YoYou'lle career-ready, with 100% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months.

  • Benefit from industry speakers sharing their writing experiences – previous guests include Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Stella Wisdom from the British Library.

General Eligibility

 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points. 

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing or reading and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

English literature


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Campus Name

Talbot


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3 years with a 4-week placement, or 4 years with a minimum 30-week placement


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Available Intake

September 2023, September 2024


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Per year: UK:£9,250, International:£16,250, Foundation year: £9,250, Placement year: £1,850,


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