University of East Anglia

BA (Hons) English Literature (with a Foundation Year)

University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich

Course overview

At UEA, we believe everyone should have the chance to study at degree level. You might not yet have the required grades. You may need a little extra support.

You may need time to decide where your interests lie. If so, then our BA English Literature with a Foundation Year is the perfect choice. Our Humanities Foundation Year is an intensive and exciting year of study.

You’ll focus on the topics which interest you and create a toolkit of essential academic skills. We’ll support you to work towards your own learning goals in an encouraging, rewarding environment. You'll study with dedicated lecturers from UEA’s Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities.

In addition to English Literature, you’ll explore a wide range of adjacent academic subjects, including Drama, History, Philosophy, Film, Media, History of Art and Politics. We’ll help you make connections between different disciplines to spark your curiosity.

Key highlights

  • Intensive Humanities Foundation Year builds essential academic skills
  • Taught by lecturers from the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities
  • Explore Drama, History, Philosophy, Film, Media, Art History and Politics
  • Focus on topics that interest you while setting learning goals
  • Make connections across disciplines alongside English Literature

Entry requirements

  • A-level: CCC — Typical UK Entry Requirements: A Levels CCC Contextual offer: CDD BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMM Contextual offer: MMP Combinations of BTEC and A Levels Access to HE Diploma Access to Humanities & Social Sciences pat…
  • A-level: CDD — contextual offer
  • BTEC: MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: MMP — contextual offer
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 credits at Level 3
  • T-level: Pass — any subject is

Careers this course leads to

  • Editor
  • Copywriter
  • Journalist
  • Publishing assistant
  • Content writer
  • Marketing executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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