Overview

The English (Hons) course from Edinburgh Napier University provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or take a work placement in industry.

Quick Facts:

Study English literature from Shakespeare to contemporary popular culture, via classic works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. You’ll learn about these texts in their cultural-historical contexts and within wider theoretical frameworks, considering the ways they function in society. You’ll study English within exciting interdisciplinary contexts and benefit from the wide range of subject expertise within the English subject group.

Edinburgh is a vibrant city with a rich literary heritage, offering an excellent learning environment and lots of world-leading cultural events, such as the International Book Festival. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad through the exchange programmes.

This qualification will prepare you for a career in a number of areas of the cultural and creative industries and beyond.

Careers

Career opportunities include:

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Teacher

Publisher

Journalist

Arts Administrator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

19th Century Literature and Culture

Reading Texts: Analysing Film, Literature and Culture

Literature and Adaptation

Critical Contexts

Narratives of Social and Sexual Deviance: Rethinking the Victorians

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard Entry Requirement: ABBB including English.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBBC including English.

A Level: BBC including English.

Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL to include English.

HNC: Pass HNC in Social Sciences, Creative Industries: Professional Writing Skills, Creative Industries: Media and Communication or Practical Journalism with grade B in the graded unit.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject, plus A Level English Grade C.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a related subject, plus A Level English Grade C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Award of Diploma with 29 points overall including three HL subjects with grades 6,5,5 including Grade 5 in English.

T Level: Grade Merit / T Level must be completed in a English subject or A Level English may be required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17520 GBP / year

≈ 17520 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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