English Literature with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

With this foundation year course, youll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in English literature. Its ideal for you if you dont yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if youre returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.<br/><br/>Youll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. Youll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelors degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.<br/><br/>The skills youll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. Youll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.<br/><br/>After your foundation year, youll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) English Literature.<br/><br/><strong>A guaranteed place</strong><br/>Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, youll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) English Literature with a guaranteed place.<br/><br/><strong>Course highlights</strong><br/>• ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so youll have access to all facilities, support and societies<br/><br/><br/><br/>• When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) English Literature<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelors at university<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Careers and opportunities</strong><br/>When you complete this foundation year, youll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) English Literature. This degree will set you up to pursue careers in fields where communication and critical thinking matter. Employers in many more industries recognise the value of the transferable skills you’ll gain during an English Literature degree. Your CV will demonstrate:<br/>- sophisticated analytical skills, enabling you to assess texts on any topic<br/><br/><br/>- the ability to think critically and reach your own conclusions<br/><br/><br/>- a flair for presenting and discussing ideas with diverse audiences<br/><br/><br/>- the confidence to say exactly what you mean to say, in writing and in person<br/><br/><br/>- a creative mindset that helps you see things differently<br/><br/><br/>- a well-developed sense of empathy and teamworking skills<br/><br/><br/>What areas can you work in with an English literature degree?<br/><br/>After the course, you could work in areas such as:<br/>- advertising<br/><br/><br/>- journalism<br/><br/><br/>- arts and media<br/><br/><br/>- public relations<br/><br/><br/>- copywriting<br/><br/><br/>- teaching<br/><br/><br/>- research<br/><br/><br/>You could also study at postgraduate level.<br/><br/>Graduate destinations<br/><br/>Roles our previous graduates have gone onto include:<br/>- copywriter<br/><br/><br/>- journalist and editor<br/><br/><br/>- marketing executive<br/><br/><br/>- teacher<br/><br/><br/>- paralegal<br/><br/><br/>- sales executive<br/><br/><br/>- museum curator<br/><br/><br/>Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job or course that puts your skills to work. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.

If you apply through Clearing, you'll be offered a guaranteed room in halls if you accept your offer within 24 hours of receiving it and apply for accommodation as a new full-time undergraduate student by 9am on 20 August 2025.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 7th August. Priority Clearing applicants will jump the queue on Results Day, get exclusive Clearing updates, invites to Portsmouth Prepare for Clearing Webinars and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the open day, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.