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...
Think you know ‘English’? Think again.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>There are also options to develop your creative writing in either fiction or poetry, learning from expert staff who are published poets and authors themselves.<br/><br/>Our students are storytellers, writers, performers, poets, critics, analysts, archivists and presenters.<br/><br/>This is English at Nottingham.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q300
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,B,B,B
including English with grade A. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including English.
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.
32
with a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level. OR 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates including English
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 requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4)
Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English alongside. DD in BTEC National Diploma + A in A Level English.
A,A
including English with grade A and Scottish Highers AABBB including English with grade A.
D3,M1,M2
including Literature in English as principal subject at D3.
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.
Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level English alongside. D in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Extended Certificate + AB including A in A Level English
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,A,B
including grade A in one of English Language, English Literature. Excluding General Studies, Critical thinking and Citizenship.
A
plus grades AB at A level including grade A in English.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £23,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |