University of Southampton

English (BA)

University of SouthamptonAvenue, Southampton

Course overview

Through our BA English degree at Southampton, you’ll discover how our stories shape who we are. You'll learn to see the books you love and the world around you with fresh eyes. For your degree in English, you’ll study the best and most memorable works of literature.

You’ll read English texts both old and new, epic and intimate. Throughout this course, you'll build your research and writing skills and strengthen your understanding of the ways humans make meaning. You'll explore modules that cover everything from Arthurian legends to contemporary cli-fi (climate fiction).

You'll study the Shakespearean stage to the American gothic, and the texts you read will take you from the Forest of Arden to the cities of Zambia. As part of this programme you can: join one of 40 student-led performing arts groups take part in Writers in Conversation workshops use the unique collection of rare books at Chawton House Library and the Parkes Library and Archives learn a modern language at any level recei

Key highlights

  • Modules span Arthurian legends to contemporary cli-fi (climate fiction)
  • Study ranges from the Shakespearean stage to the American gothic
  • Access rare book collections at Chawton House Library
  • Use the Parkes Library and Archives for research
  • Take part in Writers in Conversation workshops
  • Option to learn a modern language at any level

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — ABB Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • A-level: BBB — with EPQ; and grade A in the EPQ
  • A-level: BBC — Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is: BBC from 3 A levels.
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels
  • A-level: AB — combined with BTEC

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Editor
  • Journalist
  • Copywriter
  • Publishing assistant
  • Secondary school English teacher
  • Content writer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £25,500 per year

Admission

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