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English - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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University of Derby
UCAS CODE: Q300

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Derby

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This distinctive, diverse and challenging programme provides a strong English Literature core to your degree, whilst offering options in English Language throughout.English at Derby has been ranked 1st for teaching (National Student Survey 2025), 1st for student experience (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and 3rd for teaching quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).The programme’s distinctive core of engagement with literary, critical and cultural theory will enable you to develop a highly nuanced and sophisticated approach to the analysis of literature, language and culture.You will explore fascinating aspects of the subject, including the evolution of fantasy, the representation of crime, the legacy of Empire, cultural politics, existentialist writing, classical myth and the 19th-century realist novel. Alongside the literature modules, you can also explore key areas in linguistics, including sociolinguistics, psycholingistics and the relationship between language and identity.This degree will change the way that you think: you will encounter a wide range of literature from across the globe, studied in the context of perspective-altering theories concerning identity, desire, cultural politics and the nature of reality itself.The course equips you with the skills and knowledge you need for excellent career prospects in fields which include (though are not limited to) teaching, journalism, publishing and arts administration.Our teaching team is made up of experts who are passionate about the subject and dedicated to your success.There is the opportunity to broaden your experience with work-based learning projects, study visits to cultural and heritage institutions, as well as lectures and seminars delivered by guest speakers.Our assessment strategy is designed to produce confident, articulate and independent graduates. There are no exams. As well as essays, you will be assessed on your participation in seminars and your ability to lead them. We also place great emphasis on developing your research skills, with conference papers and independent projects forming a key part of the second and third year.

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Tuition fees

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£ 17,500per year

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    78th out of 89 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    107 52%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    37th

    28

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.45 86%

    8th

    4

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