Program Overview

English with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Course Description

This distinctive, diverse and challenging programme provides a strong English Literature core to your degree, whilst offering options in English Language throughout.

Study Options

• Full-time: 4 years
• UK fee: £5,760 * (2025/26)
• International fee: £16,900 per year (2025/26)
• UCAS points: 72 (September 2025 entry)
• UCAS code: Q301
• Start date: September
• Location: Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

What You Will Study

Foundation Year

• Literature
• Study Skills
• Creative Project
• History

Year 1

• Core modules:
  • Literature
  • Study Skills
  • Creative Project
  • History
• Optional modules:
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Culture and Ideas
  • Political Studies

Year 2

• Core modules:
  • Literature
  • Study Skills
  • Creative Project
  • History
• Optional modules:
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Culture and Ideas
  • Political Studies

Year 3

• Core modules:
  • Literature
  • Study Skills
  • Creative Project
  • History
• Optional modules:
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Culture and Ideas
  • Political Studies

Assessment

• During your foundation year, you will be assessed mainly by coursework, and with some in-class tests.
• For the rest of your degree, the assessment strategy is designed to produce confident, articulate graduates with a broad set of skills. There are no exams, and forms of assessment include seminar debates, group presentations, and conference papers alongside essays and longer research projects.

Careers

• You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to give you excellent career prospects when you graduate.
• There are exciting opportunities in fields such as teaching, publishing, journalism, librarianship, and arts administration, as well as roles in art galleries, media centers, and museums.

Entry Requirements

• UCAS points: 72
• A Level: DDD
• T Level: Pass
• BTEC: MMP
• GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however, if you don't have these qualifications, you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study
• Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15
• English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees and Funding

• UK: £5,760 * (2025/26)
• International: £16,900 per year (2025/26)

How to Apply

• If you are in Year 13 and applying for a full-time undergraduate course, we recommend that you apply through UCAS.
• If you are applying to study part-time, or already have your qualifications, or wish to join at Year 2 or 3, you should apply directly to the University.
• The quickest and easiest way to apply is through our online application portal.
• If you'd like support with your application, you can contact one of our trusted local representatives.