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Email:admissions@chi.ac.uk
Phone:01243 816002
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE
English & Creative Writing and History
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Course summary
Explore your passion for English and Creative Writing, and History by discovering new literary worlds and engaging in critical debates, as you analyse texts from a variety of contexts, time periods and authors.
You will have the opportunity to critically engage with literary texts and historical contexts from the Medieval and Early Modern periods, through the Renaissance and Victorian periods, and into the present day.
Your studies will take you around the world as you explore wars, revolutions and the social, religious and gender issues that shape our very identities.
Assessment method
Our BA (Hons) English Literature and History course uses a range of assessments methods, including:
-Essays
-Textual analysis
-Commentary
-Collaborative project work
-Portfolio
-Dissertation
-Manuscript work.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 20 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- VQ31
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- VQ31
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC
including English Literature, English Language, English Language and Literature, Creative Writing or Drama at grade B or C
UCAS Tariff104-120
A levels or combination with AS/EPQ/BTEC/Cambridge Technical
Access to HE DiplomaMerit: 12
Pass with 12 level 3 credits worth of English units at Merit.
Extended Project
The University positively welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 28
English Higher at 4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not accepted
The University welcomes mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements listed here. As an alternative, a 'non-standard entry portfolio' may be set for the applicant to complete in order to demonstrate their readiness for higher education.
Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: A Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) or 120 level 4 credits from a related degree programme are required for direct entry to Year 2.
A Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) or 240 level 4 and level 5 credits from a related degree programme are required for direct entry to the final year.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
The University of Chichester contextual offer is a reduction of 16 UCAS tariff points (equivalent to two A-level grades or one BTEC grade) for all eligible undergraduate degree courses. For foundation year courses, the reduction is 8 UCAS tariff points. For details of eligibility, please visit our website using the link below.
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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland & EU | £9790 | |
| International | £16800 |
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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