English (with Foundation Year)

The foundation year offers an innovative pathway into your degree. It is the first part of a four-year degree programme. It provides an alternative route for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree. It will prepare you for your degree studies in a supportive and stimulating learning environment.
You will begin with an exploration of education and society, before moving onto consider including identity, being human and the digital world. Over the course of the year, you will build the skills and experience to prepare you for your chosen degree.

The BA (Hons) English at Birmingham Newman University offers an engaging and contemporary exploration of literature, language and culture. It is ideal for students who want to understand how stories shape our world, how language influences thought and identity, and how English continues to evolve in response to social and cultural change. Whether you are interested in education, media, publishing or creative industries, this degree helps you build the knowledge and confidence to pursue a wide range of professional roles. You will develop your own critical voice while examining how stories reflect identity, society and culture. The course encourages you to see English as a living subject, rooted in creativity, inquiry and cultural relevance.

Course Modules

Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for further details.