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BA English Literature and Community Engagement
Program Overview
BA English Literature and Community Engagement
2026 entry
Course summary
This unique degree offers mature students the chance to gain an undergraduate degree from the University of Bristol and to share what they are learning in the wider community.
It combines study of a full range of English literature, from the medieval period to the present day, with a community engagement element. You will design and run a community engagement project (such as a reading group) in a community setting as part of your degree.
This course is taught part-time on one evening a week over six years and is aimed primarily at mature students. However, students on this course range widely in age, prior educational experience and background. We encourage applications from those returning to education after a period of time away from studying. Each application will be judged on its own merits.
The Department of English also offers a range of short preparatory courses which may be appropriate for those who wish to progress to this course.
Overview
Typical offer
- Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.
Application method
- Apply direct to the University
- Apply direct to department, not through UCAS.
Location
- Clifton campus
Fees
- £4000 per year, home students
- £n/a per year, international students
- More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Fees quoted are for 2025 entry only. Fees for 2026 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2025.
Course structure
Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
Access to HE Diploma
- No previous qualifications required.
- Applicants with a relevant Access to HE Diploma should have at least 39 credits at Merit and/or Distinction, or a good pass in the University's own Reading English Literature (REL) 'access' module.
- Mature students are welcome to contact: to check the suitability of their Access course.
Qualifications
- We welcome applications from those who may have no prior qualifications but who can demonstrate their readiness to undertake the course; such applicants may be asked to complete a piece of written work as part of the application process.
Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- The admissions statement above relates to 2025 entry. The statement for 2026 entry will be available in summer 2025.
Applicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements
- No specific subjects required.
- Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
- IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 in all skills
- GCSE English Language grade B or 6
- an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level A.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Related courses
See a list of all English degrees at Bristol, and find more information about the course, assessment and career prospects.
