English Literature with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years English literature and creative writing

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in English literature. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) English Literature.

A guaranteed place Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) English Literature with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

  • ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

  • When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) English Literature

  • Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

  • Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

    Careers and opportunities When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) English Literature. This degree will set you up to pursue careers in fields where communication and critical thinking matter. Employers in many more industries recognise the value of the transferable skills you’ll gain during an English Literature degree. Your CV will demonstrate:

  • sophisticated analytical skills, enabling you to assess texts on any topic

  • the ability to think critically and reach your own conclusions

  • a flair for presenting and discussing ideas with diverse audiences

  • the confidence to say exactly what you mean to say, in writing and in person

  • a creative mindset that helps you see things differently

  • a well-developed sense of empathy and teamworking skills

    What areas can you work in with an English literature degree?

    After the course, you could work in areas such as:

  • advertising

  • journalism

  • arts and media

  • public relations

  • copywriting

  • teaching

  • research

    You could also study at postgraduate level.

    Graduate destinations

    Roles our previous graduates have gone onto include:

  • copywriter

  • journalist and editor

  • marketing executive

  • teacher

  • paralegal

  • sales executive

  • museum curator

    Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job or course that puts your skills to work. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
    BTEC PPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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