English with Foundation

Engage with the breadth and variety of literature in English, from the rise of the gothic to the graphic novel. Choose from modules exploring literature in relation to history, genre, culture – and, if you wish, sample creative writing. English is a degree highly valued by employers, so take advantage of our many opportunities for work experience and prepare for a rewarding career.

• This four-year course is designed to give you the grounding necessary to progress through your undergraduate studies in English, and through the many opportunities we give you find the best possible direction to grow your love of learning.

• Personalise your degree by choosing from a wide variety of optional modules in literary studies and creative writing, or widen your horizons by taking specialist modules in other subjects in the school.

• Learn from internationally recognised research-active staff.

• Benefit from assessment through coursework, with no written exams.

• Make the most of a rich cultural life with The Arts Institute programme and the University’s links with local cultural organisations, like The Box and Theatre Royal.

This course is an integrated part of the BA (Hons) English degree at the University of Plymouth. Successful completion of your foundation year (Year 0) will not lead to a separate award or qualification in its own right but provides progression onto Year 1 of BA (Hons) English, or one of the following degree courses:

• BA (Hons) Anthropology

• BA (Hons) Art History

• BA (Hons) Creative Writing

• BSc (Hons) Criminology

• BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

• BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

• BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing

• BA (Hons) History

• BSc (Hons) International Relations

• LLB (Hons) Law

• LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology

• BSc (Hons) Politics

• BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations

• BSc (Hons) Sociology

• BSc (Hons) Professional Policing