BA (Hons) English with Placement

This modern degree leads to a range of career paths. Differing from traditional approaches to English, you’ll study and analyse literary texts within the context of the media and learn to write creatively and professionally for a variety of audiences. Tailor your degree including options to study both creative or traditional units and discover the latest developments in digital media and interactive storytelling Showcase your writing to industry professionals through BU's annual Fresher Writing Prize and New Media Writing Prize competitions 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 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.

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs)GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies.A-level and AS levels104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge CertificateWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Access to HE Diploma102–118 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.BTEC NationalExtended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)Foundation Diploma/ 90-credit Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariffExtended Certificate/ Subsidiary Diploma: This qualification is accepted as part of the overall tariff.Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.Cambridge TechnicalExtended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariffIntroductory Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.Extended Project QualificationWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.International Baccalaureate Certificates104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates.International Baccalaureate (Diploma)An overall score of 28–31 points.Scottish Highers104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.Scottish Advanced Highers104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.T LevelsMerit (120 tairff points)