BA (Hons) English Literature and Philosophy and Ethics at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

Literature is diverse. Understanding a range of values and beliefs can open new worlds. Every text we pick up gives us a different perspective on humankind and our shared experiences.

Faculty: School of Creative and Cultural Arts, School of Education and Humanities | Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available. | Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Introductions and foundations: develop your skills in reading and analysing selected texts and philosophical thinking. A broad curriculum allows you to ask questions, challenge your own assumptions and interrogate evidence, data and opinions. Practical, applied, relevant: in your second year, you’ll study your chosen topics while gaining professional skills.

Career pathways

We believe strongly in employability, and have made it a core part of our curriculum. You’ll have access to our renowned digital facilities, as well as to our Bath Spa Careers team who'll help you forge a fulfilling future.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.; BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required.; T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required.; International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.; Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required.; English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,240 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available

Apply through the official page: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/Connectors/Paperless/MOD/ENAPE_D

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