English

Our versatile BA (Hons) English course gives you the freedom to choose the subjects that suit you at each stage of your degree. You can combine the literary and the linguistic, the critical and the creative, the historical and the contemporary. You can experience all aspects of English Studies to develop extensive knowledge and skills in different literary periods, approaches to language, and writing practices.

The course covers how language, writing and texts work; studies diverse literature authors have created; and teaches you to write cogently and imaginatively. It empowers you to plot your own story as an individual, collaborator, and future professional.

Professional Placement Year
This course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.

If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.

Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.

£1,000 scholarships for 2025/26

If you apply to BCU by 30 June 2025, you could be eligible for one of our £1,000 scholarships:
- Accelerate – if you are from a lower income family or household

- High Achievers’ – if you achieve 144 UCAS points or more from your main three qualifications

For full details and terms, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/scholarships