Overview

The English and Law (Hons) degree at University of Derby aims to broaden your understanding of literature and culture, while equipping you with skills and knowledge of the legal sector. It's networked into the legal profession, which opens up exciting opportunities for work internships and professional mentoring.

You will also have the opportunity to explore a variety of literature from around the world, reading into key themes and creatively applying literary theory to uncover new perspectives and possibilities – from gender and identity, to culture, politics and genre.

Careers

Studying English and Law provides you with transferable creative, communication and analytical skills. You will develop key skills - such as writing, editing and presenting – that are essential for many roles, making you attractive in the job market and giving you excellent career opportunities.

You may consider a career in:

Writing, editing or publishing
Journalism
Marketing, advertising or events
Art and Literature-based organisations such as media centres, museums or galleries
Teaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Enlightenment Literature

Mutants and Monsters: Interpreting Fantasy

Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties

Advanced Research in Practice

After The Modern: Existentialism and Postmodernism

Administrative Law and Human Rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom
Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Legal Studies Literature View 468 other Bachelors in Literature in United Kingdom

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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

OR

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points: 112

A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in English or related subject (or equivalent qualification)
T Level: Merit
BTEC: DMM
GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
Access to HE: Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Derby

Funding

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