Why study English at Bournemouth University?

  • Tailor your degree by choosing a variety of options from analysing and understanding both modern creative uses of storytelling and traditional uses of communication 
  • Showcase your writing to industry professionals through BU's Fresher Publishing
  • Gain valuable work experience and enhance your CV during a four-week or 30-week placement: past placements have included Penguin Books, BBC, Pinewood Studios, Touch Press and the Football Foundation. You can also take your studies abroad to Denmark or Germany for a semester
  • Develop a range of subject-specific and transferable skills which can open the door to an exciting range of career possibilities or further study. You’ll be career-ready with 93% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months
  • Benefit from industry speakers sharing their writing experiences – previous guests include Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Stella Wisdom from the British Library.
BA (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 - 5 years Duration
Q300/Q301 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: 112 tariff points (Grade DMM). T Levels: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points). All subjects considered.

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12
MAR

Adult Nursing Open Afternoon

12 Mar 2025, 12:30 PM - 12 Mar 2025, 15:30 PM Yeovil Campus
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These afternoons are for those who are interested in studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing and expect to study at our branch campus in Yeovil.
27
MAR

Midwifery Taster Session

27 Mar 2025, 12:30 PM - 27 Mar 2025, 15:00 PM Portsmouth Campus
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These afternoons are for those who are interested in studying BSc (Hons) Midwifery and expect to study at our branch campus in Portsmouth
15
JAN

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Join us between 12:15 and 17:00 to find out more about undergraduate study, tour the campus and talk to academic staff about our courses.
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JAN

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15 Jan 2025, 14:00 PM - 15 Jan 2025, 17:00 PM Online
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Join us online and experience what it's like to study at BU at this virtual event. Hear from academics, take virtual tours, and chat to current students.
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JAN

Midwifery Virtual Taster Session

08 Jan 2025, 18:00 PM - 08 Jan 2025, 20:00 PM Online
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This online interactive event has been designed for those who are interested in studying BSc (Hons) Midwifery and would like to find out more about the course and how it runs in either of our study locations (Bournemouth and Portsmouth). The session will take place on Zoom where you will meet our academic staff who will provide you with lots of information about the course, what makes a good application, and finding transferable experience. The session will end with an informal chat and an opportunity to ask your questions.

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