BA (Hons) English Language and Literature at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Our BA (Hons) Language and Literature course is a balanced programme of study that reflects the multidisciplinarity of contemporary English studies. It develops you as a reader of texts and critical concepts with an emphasis on the precise analysis of language, its structures, and effects. You will learn about how language works in practice in society, the media, the internet, politics, health, and education.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Media | Department: English and Creative Writing | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

At the heart of our English courses is a shared interest in words and stories, and an appreciation of the real difference they make in the world. Taught by world-leading academics in a friendly, supportive learning community, you will explore the power of language and literature in ways that matter today and to you. Alongside core modules in language, flexibility and diversity of choice are built into our inclusive course for you to shape your degree according to your interests, strengths, and career goals. Modules include Voices of Birmingham, Adaptation, Prose Writing, Key Critical Concepts, Language in Action, Literature and Conflict, Craft of Writing, Writing and the Environment.

Career pathways

Employability is embedded across our programme, from sector- and industry-specific skills in creative writing, drama, linguistics and literature, through to transferable skills that hold real value regardless of your employment direction, including literacy and numeracy, time management and organisation, oral and written communication, team work, initiative and enterprise, creative and analytical thinking, self-direction and discipline, independence, information gathering and interpersonal skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-72 UCAS Tariff points. A Level: 112-72 UCAS Tariff points / BBC-CDE (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Preferred subjects: English or another Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject. This includes subjects such as History, Geography, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Languages, Media Studies, Law and Economics. We will also consider applicants with qualifications in other subjects that develop analytical thinking, critical evaluation and written communication skills. Applicants who do not hold a level 3 qualification in English will require GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C/4 or above. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain 28-24 points overall. Required subjects: English Language or Literature at Higher Level. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, 3 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,220 a year (2027/28). full-time, 3 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/017a7ae3-0123-baaa-284c-b2b298f3e2cd/course?studyYear=2027

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