English BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English BA (Hons)
At Nottingham, we go beyond a love of books. Whether you’re charmed by Chaucer, ardent about Austen, or you love the idea of a linguistics laboratory , our wide range of optional modules means you’ll have chance to explore English in ways you’ve never encountered before.
Consider canon and convention; intersectionality; variation, change and adaptation, and the impact of texts in society. Specialise in authors or genres, or the applications of texts in various settings.
You’ll build from a starting point in applied linguistics, drama, and literature from medieva...
At Nottingham, we go beyond a love of books. Whether you’re charmed by Chaucer, ardent about Austen, or you love the idea of a linguistics laboratory , our wide range of optional modules means you’ll have chance to explore English in ways you’ve never encountered before. <br/><br/>Consider canon and convention; intersectionality; variation, change and adaptation, and the impact of texts in society. Specialise in authors or genres, or the applications of texts in various settings. <br/><br/>You’ll build from a starting point in applied linguistics, drama, and literature from medieval times to the present day, exploring what it is to be human through the historical, cultural and social contexts of a text. <br/><br/>There are options to develop your creative writing in either fiction or poetry, learning from expert staff who are published poets and authors themselves.<br/><br/>You will also develop in-demand transferable skills in teamwork, presentation, and reflection - qualities highly valued by employers.<br/><br/>Think you know ‘English’? Think again.<br/><br/>You will tailor your degree to suit your interests through our wide range of optional modules, in everything from Vikings to creative writing, Shakespeare to contemporary fiction, and a whole range of approaches to language. Discover new passions as you explore the many disciplines of ‘English’ at Nottingham. You will also sharpen your critical thinking skills as you evaluate evidence, encounter a variety of approaches and methodologies, and undergo independent research.<br/><br/>Our students are storytellers, writers, performers, poets, critics, analysts, archivists and presenters.<br/><br/>This is English at Nottingham.<br/><br/><strong>Engaged Arts</strong><br/><br/>All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Top 20 for English in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and Complete University Guide 2024)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Top 10 for Creative Writing in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get involved - put your skills into practice with Impact Magazine, University Radio Nottingham and more<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The chance to get involved with the Letters Page project to gain publishing industry skills<br/><br/><br/><br/>• For literature lovers - Unleash your creativity in a UNESCO City of Literature, with opportunities both on campus and in the city<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Give something back - Volunteer and share your skills, from delivering Viking workshops , from delivering Viking workshops for local primary schools, to reading to residents in care homes<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore English across the full breadth of the discipline - medieval to modern literature, drama, and linguistics - with foundational core modules in first year, tailoring your own programme of study across a wide range of optional modules in second and third year<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Reflecting on my time as an English student, a large part of my enjoyment has come from exposure to an array of diverse literature. From Old English elegies, to gothic comics, to creative writing, I’ve certainly not been short on options.<br/><br/>Mia Gazza, BA English - read more from Mia<br/><br/>You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
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 or English Language, English Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology with grade A. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including English or English Language, English Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology.
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 Accepted alternative subjects to English are the following IB Higher Level subjects : any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology
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 or English Language, English Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology 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 or English Language, English Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology alongside. DD in BTEC National Diploma + A in A Level English or an acceptable alternative.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
including English or any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology with grade A. In addition to Scottish Highers AABBB including English or any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology with grade A
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M2
including Literature in English or English Language, English Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology 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 or English Language, English Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology alongside. D in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Extended Certificate + AB including A in A Level English or an acceptable alternative.
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, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology Excluding General Studies, Critical thinking and Citizenship.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
plus grades AB at A level including grade A in English or English Language, English Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology
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