Why study English at BU?
- A modernÌýand contemporary English degree that offers a balance between digital innovation and essential subject skills
- Exceptional employability focus supported through exciting ways to learn and civic partnerships embedded throughout the degree​
- Pioneering approach to English studies with an outstanding reputation for outreach and additional activities to enhance the student experience
- An inclusive, community-focused degree in which students are recognised, supported and involved in decision-making
- Delivered by a team of world class researchers responsible for outstanding research-driven teaching.
Your degree, your choice
You’ll be able to choose from our list of units, picking a topic in each year that particularly appeals to you, and curating your own personal journey and skillset.ÌýIf your passion is creative writing, you’ll get the chance to choose options related to this field, that give you a taste of what writing professionally would be like. There are also options to study abroad for a semester in Germany or Denmark.
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2025, September 2026
Location:
²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, Talbot Campus
Duration:
3 years full-time with a 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement.
Required subjects:
All subjects considered
Entry requirements:
For September 2025 entry:Ìý104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. For more information check out our full entry requirements.
International entry requirements:
For September 2025 entry:ÌýIf English is not your first language you'll needÌýIELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing or reading and 5.5 in all otherÌýcomponents, or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.