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BA (Hons) English Studies

In the English Studies (Hons) at the University of Stirling you’ll also have the opportunity to take a range of language-based courses which will inform your understanding and appreciation of literary texts. These are just some of the factors that make our BA a little different from other English courses.

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Duration

3 or 4 years

Starting Date

September, January

Tuition Fee

£ 16,400

Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

About the Course

You’ll study literary works from the medieval period to the present day, as well as learn about linguistics, creative writing and the history of the English language. Along the way, you’ll benefit from top-rated teaching, visits from outside experts and the annual staging of the Booker Prize Initiative on campus – giving you the opportunity to meet world-renowned contemporary authors and discuss their work.

You also have the freedom to take English Studies with one of 12 other courses and earn a combined honours degree tailored to your unique ambitions.

Career

From publishing to digital and editorial work, an English literature degree opens up a broad range of opportunities. Jobs directly related to a BA English include, but are definitely not limited to:

Newspaper, magazine or online journalist
Copywriter
Writer
Editorial Assistant
Secondary school teacher / English as a foreign language teacher
Publishing copy-editor/proof-reader
Academic

An English degree is also ideally suited to areas such as: Public Relations, Broadcasting, Marketing, Social Media, Advertising and the Arts.

The ability to write clearly and think analytically is valued in a host of professions. English Studies graduates leave the University of Stirling with vital transferrable skills that are always in demand, and our students have an excellent success rate in finding rewarding employment.

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