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English (including a Foundation Year)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 06/10/2025
  • Undergraduate
Chester
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Course summary

The English BA course contains core modules at each level of study with increased flexibility at Levels 5 and 6.

At Level 4, you are introduced to the building blocks of language, the close analysis of literature, and the creative and practical processes involved with writing and publishing.

Levels 5 and 6 build upon this foundation with more complex learning, but you are able to tailor the course to your own interests by choosing to focus on one or two areas of study. The way our course is designed means that if you wish to continue with the study of all three areas (English Language, English Literature, and Creative Writing) you are also able to do so.

Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course, please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment method

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so you are exposed to the different types of tasks you might encounter in the workplace. These will include coursework in the form of linguistic analysis, research posters, written pieces (both long and short form), presentations (live and pre-recorded), portfolios of writing, creative and reflective pieces and artifact manufacture. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare you for graduate level employment.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Chester

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 06/10/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
Q306
Institution code:
C55
Campus name:
Chester
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
Q306
Institution code:
C55
Campus name:
Chester
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 72 points

A level

Must include A level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP - MMP

Accepted in addition to A level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation.

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma (must include a relevant Humanities subject at Level 3)

Scottish Higher - CCCC

including English

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points

including 4 in HL English

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H4, H4

including English

The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The University of Chester is committed to supporting and encouraging students from a wide range of backgrounds and our Admissions policy forms part of our commitment to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed have the opportunity to do so. We recognise that not all students have access to the same levels of education, support, and guidance, therefore, when making admissions decision, we consider a wide range of factors to identify merit, rather than academic attainment alone.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£5760Year 1
Northern Ireland£5760Year 1
Scotland£5760Year 1
Wales£5760Year 1
Channel Islands£5760Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The tuition fee for the subsequent years of study on the full-time undergraduate degree will be charged at the undergraduate degree fee level. This fee is currently £9,535 a year the University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

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