English and Creative Writing with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

... United Kingdom
... Birmingham City University

Course Overview

Our BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing with Foundation Year degree course will support you in developing a rigorous and creative writing practice, while also honing your critical and analytical abilities. You will develop your writing, close-reading, and research skills and learn to craft different kinds of original writing €“ from critical argument to fiction. In the School of English, you will be taught by respected academics and practitioners offering a diverse range of modules. You will study literature from various major periods, movements, and genres. You will also have the opportunity to produce audio drama, screenplay, short stories, and poetry. Your degree will allow you to tailor your studies to your individual interests and career aspirations with both a local and global outlook

General Eligibility

80 UCAS tariff points.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

  • Minimum overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

City Centre


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Course Level

Foundation


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Duration

4


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

£9,250, £13,200,


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Campus

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Entry Score

6.0

Course Level

Foundation

Total Course Fee

£ Home: £9,250

Campus

Birmingham, England.

Entry Score

5.5

Course Level

Foundation

Total Course Fee

£ £9,250, £13,200

Campus

Birmingham, England.

Entry Score

0.0

Course Level

Foundation

Total Course Fee

£ £9,250, £13,320

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