English and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Course Overview - English and Philosophy BA (Hons)

English and Philosophy both explore and explain human existence. The great themes of literature and debates about language run together with the big issues of philosophy:


- what are the struggles, conflicts, and challenges of human life?


- how should we navigate the social, moral, and personal struggles that make up the drama of living?


**Philosophy**

Youll explore traditional topics such as ethics and philosophy of mind alongside emerging areas like environmental and social philosophy.

**English**

We cover the ful...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

University Park Campus

Course Address
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

Application Details

Course Code

QV35

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

including English with grade A. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including English.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Pass the Access to HE Diploma 45 credits at level 3, with distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Merit. 9 credits must be achieved at Distinction in English modules.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

with a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level. OR 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates including 6 in English

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD + A in A Level English accepted.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus A Level English grade A

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

including English with grade A and Scottish Highers AABBB including English with grade A.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M1,M2

including English at D3.

Extended Project

A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A Levels grades AB including A in A Level English

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.

A level

A,A,B

including A English Language, Literature or combined. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted for A level.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Considered alongside A Levels

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £23,000

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