Course contact details
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Email:studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ
English
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
We are a top 3 modern university in the UK for English
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
This English degree will develop your critical skills and nurture your awareness of the enduring appeal of literature in the modern world.
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 our exchange programmes.
The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or take a work placement in industry.
This qualification will prepare you for a career in a number of areas of the cultural and creative industries and beyond.
We have a 94% satisfaction rate for our English course (National Student Survey, 2024)
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- Q300
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBC
Including English or Literary subject*
T LevelM
T Level must be completed in English or a Literary subject* or A Level English/Literary subject may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherABBB
Including English or a Literary subject*.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 15 Merit: 30
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 30 Credits at Merit & 15 Distinction including English or a Literary subject* at Level 3.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*
Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a related subject, plus A Level English or a Literary subject* at grade C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 29
Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5 including English or a Literary subject*.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject and A-Level English or Literary subject* at grade C.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2H2H2H3
H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL to include English or a Literary subject*.
*Literary subjects accepted: Modern Studies, History, Psychology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Geography, Latin, Classics, A level Government and Politics, A level Classical Civilisation, A level Drama.
Minimum Year 1 Entry Requirements
HNC - Pass in a related subject with B in the graded unit.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
SQA Advanced Highers at BBC including English at grade B.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma with DDD in a related subject plus A Level grade B in English. GCE A-Levels at AAB including English.
Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Scottish Higher BBBC
Including English or a Literary subject*.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & International | TBC |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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