BA (Hons) English at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BA (Hons) English is a three-year full-time degree at the University of Plymouth covering English literature from medieval legends to modern crime fiction. Students choose from optional modules in literary studies, creative writing and interdisciplinary subjects across the school. Assessment is coursework-based with no written exams, and an optional placement year is available.

Faculty: School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years (+ optional placement year) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Gods, Monsters, and Heroes, The Craft of Writing I, Rewritings, Adventures in Criticism and Make it New: Digital Writing. Year 2 covers Gothic Fictions and Romantic and Victorian literature with optional modules such as Brave New Worlds and Professional Writing for Different Media. The final year centres on a 40-credit dissertation and modules such as Modern and Contemporary Literature and the University of Plymouth Literature Festival.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in the creative industries, teaching, marketing, advertising, public relations, journalism, publishing and the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives and museums).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104 UCAS points, including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM (full module list must be provided at application). Access to HE Diploma: any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 points. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are also considered. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants need a suitable English language qualification; the standard university requirements apply and some subject areas set higher levels.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time; optional placement year fee is separate and excluded Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time; optional placement year fee is separate and excluded Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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