BA (Hons) English Studies at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree (full time or part time) on campus at Stirling blending language analysis, literary studies and creative writing, ranked 1st in Scotland in the National Student Survey 2026.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Literature from the medieval period to the present day, classic novels, plays and poems, creative writing, linguistics and the evolution of the English language. Assessment is by essays and assignments, with no exams.

Career pathways

Careers valuing clear writing and analytical thinking; notable graduates include writers Iain Banks, Graeme Armstrong, Harry Josephine Giles and Jackie Kay, and journalist Grace Dent.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB; A-levels BBB; IB Diploma 28; BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB; A-levels ABB; IB Diploma 32. Essential subjects: to include English, English Literature or English Language Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. English language (international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with at least 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking; TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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