BA (Hons) English Language and Literature at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

English Language and Literature at Portsmouth combines the art of storytelling with the science of communication, giving you the tools to think deeply, write clearly and shape ideas that matter. Explore how language shapes everything from social justice to personal identity, and how stories help us make sense of it all. This degree blends the best of both subjects.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Body Politics: Desire and Power in Literary History; Language, Society and Mind; Unpacking Texts: Introducing Critical Theory; Working with Texts; English Forms and Functions; Literary Prizes and Public Acclaim; Meaning in English; Research in Practice; Crime Writing; Dystopian and Apocalyptic Environments: Ecocrisis in the Literary Imagination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels - BBB-BCC. UCAS points - 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM. International Baccalaureate - 24. English language: IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. UCAS: 3 years full-time course code — Q311; 4 years full-time with work placement course code – Q312.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-english-language-and-literature

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