English Studies and French Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Texts are all around us – from books and magazines to TV, email and the internet.

The ability to analyse text and language is a skill that employers value, and the tools you learn from studying English will support your career goals.

You can learn more about the power of language and literature with a degree in English from the University of Stirling. We’re ranked 1st in Scotland (source: National Student Survey 2024).

### What you’ll study

Our course offers a blend of language analysis, literary studies, and creative writing. You will:

* explore literature from the medieval period to the present day;

* analyse a variety of literary texts including classic novels, plays, and poems;

* develop your creative writing skills to enhance your understanding of literary techniques;

* gain insights into linguistics and the evolution of the English language.

### Unique opportunities

We offer several unique opportunities to enrich your studies. You can:

* meet creative writers, scholars and critics at our lectures and readings. Previous guests include Stirling alumni Graeme Armstrong and Kirsty Logan, and writers from the prestigious Royal Literary Fund and Charles Wallace fellowships;

* network with visiting authors, such as past guests Anne Enright, Sarah Waters, Ben Okri and Graeme Macrae Burnet;

* work with our Royal Literary Fund Fellow in one-on-one sessions to develop and enhance your writing skills.

French is one of the most spoken languages in the world. It’s the only language other than English that is spoken on all five continents (Kochiva, Oct 2025). So there’s plenty of demand in many career sectors for French speakers.

### Immerse yourself in French language and culture

Our French degree builds your spoken and written French skills. You'll explore the history, culture and politics shaping the French-speaking world. You’ll:

* develop your French language abilities whether you’re a beginner or already advanced,

* study exciting modules like French literature, cinema and culture of the Francophone world,

* master translation and advanced grammar,

* learn in small interactive classes,

* develop professional skills that are highly valued in the global job market:  critical thinking, research, cross-cultural communication.