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English, BA (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Bournemouth University (BU)

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BA (Hons)Full-time3 - 5 yearsSeptemberGBP 9535 per yearGBP 18700 per year

About English, BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study English at Bournemouth University?

  • Tailor your degree by choosing a variety of options from analysing and understanding both modern creative uses of storytelling and traditional uses of communication 
  • Showcase your writing to industry professionals through BU's Fresher Publishing
  • Gain valuable work experience and enhance your CV during a four-week or 30-week placement: past placements have included Penguin Books, BBC, Pinewood Studios, Touch Press and the Football Foundation. You can also take your studies abroad to Denmark or Germany for a semester
  • Develop a range of subject-specific and transferable skills which can open the door to an exciting range of career possibilities or further study. You’ll be career-ready with 93% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months
  • Benefit from industry speakers sharing their writing experiences – previous guests include Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Stella Wisdom from the British Library.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

  • £9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £18,700 per year (Int'l) 
  • Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2025 entry:

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: 112 tariff points (Grade DMM). All subjects considered.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2024 and September 2025 entry:

  • China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
  • France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
  • Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
  • India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
  • Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
  • Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

For September 2025 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 6.0 in writing or reading and 5.5 in all other component, or equivalent.

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