English BA (Hons)

Course Overview - English BA (Hons)

Think you know ‘English’? Think again.

At Nottingham, we go beyond a love of books. Our huge choice of optional modules in everything from Vikings to drama means you can discover new passions, explore what you already love, and tailor your degree to what interests you the most.

You’ll build from a starting point in applied linguistics, drama, and literature (from medieval to present day), exploring what it is to be human through the historical, cultural and social contexts of a text.

There are also options to develop your creative writing in either fiction...

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Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

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

Q300

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 Access to HE Diploma Humanities Pathway with 45 credits at level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. 15 level 3 credits must be from English modules and 9 of these English credits must be at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

with a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level. OR 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates including 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. BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD + A in A Level English is 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)

Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English alongside. DD in BTEC National Diploma + A in A Level English.

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 Literature in English as principal subject 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)

Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English alongside. D in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Extended Certificate + 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 grade A in one of English Language, English Literature. Excluding General Studies, Critical thinking and Citizenship.

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

A

plus grades AB at A level including grade A in English.

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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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