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English Language and Literature with Foundation Year
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 4 October 2027
- Undergraduate
- Open Application
Course summary
Are you a student from the UK interested in studying English Language and Literature, but your personal or educational circumstances mean you are unlikely to achieve the grades typically required for Oxford courses? If so, then English Language and Literature with Foundation Year might be the course for you.
English Language and Literature with Foundation Year is part of the Foundation Year in Humanities and introduces you to the study of texts, language and culture across a range of periods and contexts. You will begin with a broad exploration of the Humanities before moving towards more focused study that prepares you for your chosen degree pathway.
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Through your work, you will develop skills in close reading, analysing texts and constructing well-supported arguments.
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You will explore how meaning is shaped through language, and how literary works can be understood in relation to their historical and cultural contexts.
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In your final term, you will complete an extended essay on a topic of your choice, allowing you to develop your interests and build your skills in independent research and writing.
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Alongside your subject studies, you will take the Preparation for Undergraduate Studies course, which supports your development in academic writing, communication and independent study.
About the Astrophoria Foundation Year
The Astrophoria Foundation Year is a free, one-year intensive academic programme designed to bridge the gap between school and Oxford’s undergraduate courses. It will help you develop the study skills, subject knowledge and academic confidence needed to succeed at university.
Eligibility
This course is for UK state school students who meet the eligibility criteria for the Astrophoria Foundation Year. International students are not eligible to apply. Please visit the Astrophoria Foundation Year website for more information.
Fees
The Astrophoria Foundation Year is fully-funded, including tuition fees, college accommodation and a bursary for living costs.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Open Application
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
Start dates
- 4 October 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:
- Q30F
- Institution code:
- O33
- Campus name:
- Open Application
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
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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:
- Q30F
- Institution code:
- O33
- Campus name:
- Open Application
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB
Excluding General Studies (if taken)
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherBBBBB
Supplemented by two or more Advanced Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Conditional offers are likely to be for completion of the Access to HE diploma with all the level 3 credits at Merit, and B grades in any A-levels taken.
Some Access courses allow students to take one or two A-levels as part of the course. This option is strongly recommended for students who wish to apply to Oxford, especially for those courses which have specific subject requirements.
Some Access courses allow students to take one or two A-levels as part of the course. This option is strongly recommended for students who wish to apply to Oxford, especially for those courses which have specific subject requirements.
Scottish Advanced HigherBBC-BB
Conditional offers will usually be for BBC if a student is able to take three Advanced Highers; where this is not possible then a student would be expected to achieve BB in two Advanced Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 35
With 555 at HL.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
Conditional offers would usually be:
Extended Diploma with MMM
Diploma with MM plus a B grade at A-level
Foundation Diploma with M plus BB at A-level
Extended Diploma with MMM
Diploma with MM plus a B grade at A-level
Foundation Diploma with M plus BB at A-level
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM1M1M1
Pre-U subject requirements are the same as those for A-levels.
Candidates are expected to have English Literature, or English Language and Literature, to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent. We expect you to have taken and passed any practical component in your chosen science subjects.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.5 | Minimum 7.0 per component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 110 | Minimum component scores: Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Overall score of 191 or above, with at least 185 in each component | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Overall score of 191 or above, with at least 185 in each component |
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.
Oxford uses a range of evidence about applicants’ academic performance and potential, including personal statements, references, admissions tests (depending on the chosen course), and interview performance (for those shortlisted).
In some subjects, candidates are required to achieve A or A* grades in certain subjects.
A very small number of students are admitted to Oxford who don’t meet their offer conditions in non-essential subjects, and this is often as a result of exceptional circumstances.
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
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For details on fee information, please visit ox.ac.uk/funding.
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