BA (Hons) English at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Learn from world-leading experts in language, literature and beyond as you tailor your studies to suit your interests. Our English degree is highly flexible, allowing you to pick and choose from a mix of core and optional modules. Whether you’re interested in literature, language, film or creative writing, you can tailor this course to your passions and interests.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Humanities | Department: English | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our English BA (Hons) degree combines core and optional modules which will introduce you to all aspects of the subject and provide you with the skills you need for the rest of your degree. Year 1 compulsory modules: Writing in History, Introduction to Drama, Narrative Forms, Analysing Poetry: Metre, Form and Meaning, Theory Matters.

Career pathways

Our Graduates go on to a variety of roles in advertising, archiving, the civil service, creative arts, journalism, human resources, marketing, product development, management, the media (both TV and radio), public relations, publishing, research, teaching, law, and web editing. Many of our graduates have gone on to have successful careers in creative industries such as the theatre and television.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: ABB including one of the following subjects: English (Literature, Language, or both), any Language subject, Geography, History, Classical Civilisation, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies or Sociology. Typical IB offer: 32 (6,5,5 HL) to include one of the following subjects at HL: English (Literature, Language or both), any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM plus an A level grade B in a required subject.; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level in a required subject at Grade B. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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