Overview

In a world overflowing with text – from blogs and emails to novels and plays - our academics will help you express yourself well, construct arguments and analyse the written word. You'll also have the option to use creative and critical skills to address works which show how exciting and wide-ranging English is. As part of your experience, you’ll get the chance to work with award-winning scholars and creative writers.

Employers like the skills developed in an English degree: written and verbal communication, analysis and discussion of ideas, and broad, creative thinking. That's why many English (Hons) graduates from the University of Strathclyde go on to work in exciting areas including journalism, marketing and teaching.

What you'll study

Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based.

In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including those from your chosen degree.

All students take one English class in each semester of the first year. These classes introduce the advanced study of literature, and include a focus on research methods and techniques for writing essays – with the option of using a creative, as well as critical, approach.

Texts studied currently include Shakespeare, Othello; Bronte, Jane Eyre; Rhys, Wide Sargasso Sea; Woolf, Flush; Kay, Trumpet; Defoe, Robinson Crusoe, and a range of poetry from the Renaissance to contemporary slam and rap.

Career:

Graduates can be found in areas such as teaching, publishing, the Civil Service and the media. Recent employers include:

Apple
BBC
Education Scotland

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing Through Time

The Construction of Scotland

Making the Modern Human

TextLab

Greek Theatre to National Theatre

International Influences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, 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

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125

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Highers

Standard entry requirements

1st sitting: AAAA
2nd sitting: AAAAB

(Higher English, Maths/ Applications of Mathematics National 5 B-C, or equivalent)

A Levels

ABB-BBB

(GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 4/C)

International Baccalaureate

(Maths SL5)

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

21550 GBP / year

≈ 21550 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 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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Overview

What you'll study

Career:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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