BA Single Hons English (part-time)
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Discover how literature, language and culture shape the way we understand ourselves and the world around us.
The BA (Hons) English at Birmingham Newman University offers a vibrant and socially aware exploration of texts and ideas, from classic literature to contemporary media. You will develop your own critical voice while examining how stories reflect identity, society and culture. The course encourages you to see English as a living subject, rooted in creativity, inquiry and cultural relevance.
The BA (Hons) English at Birmingham Newman University offers an engaging and contemporary exploration of literature, language and culture. It is ideal for students who want to understand how stories shape our world, how language influences thought and identity, and how English continues to evolve in response to social and cultural change. Whether you are interested in education, media, publishing or creative industries, this degree helps you build the knowledge and confidence to pursue a wide range of professional roles.
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I love how students from diverse backgrounds bring their own perspectives to the texts and ideas we study. The classroom becomes a genuinely collaborative space, where ideas are exchanged, challenged, and explored together. Students often remark, ‘I’d never thought about it like that before,’ and it’s in those moments—when a new viewpoint opens a fresh way of understanding—that the experience becomes truly transformative. Kerry Myler, Senior Lecturer in English.
Explore Literature and Culture
English is rooted in interpretation, creativity and critical inquiry, and this course helps you explore how texts reflect and challenge the societies in which they are produced. You will study a diverse mix of subjects including classic and contemporary literature, non-fiction, film and digital media. Many students find that the course not only develops their academic skills but also deepens their understanding of themselves and others.
Supportive and Personalised Learning
At Birmingham Newman, you will be part of a supportive academic community that values your voice and encourages your development. Teaching is delivered through small-group seminars and workshops. You will embark upon both individual and collaborative projects and be supported with one-to-one academic guidance. You will be taught by experienced staff with expertise across literature, cultural studies and media, and supported throughout your studies. Whether you are joining straight from school or returning to education, you will find an inclusive environment that helps you grow your skills and prepare for a successful future.
Got a question you’d like to ask?
We encourage students with any educational background and work experience to enquire and apply, even if they do not meet the stated academic entry requirements. Typical offers for this programme are based on at least 112 UCAS points but we review each application individually, considering many factors.
The full-time course fee, for UK home students, for September 2025 is: £5,300
Additional Costs
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
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Where this course can take you.
Graduating with a degree in English means more than academic achievement. You will leave with the ability to analyse, create and communicate with clarity and purpose. These skills are highly valued in careers such as teaching, publishing, media, marketing and the creative industries. Whether you choose to pursue further study or enter the workplace, you will be equipped with the insight, adaptability and confidence to make a meaningful contribution in a changing world.
Accreditations and Exemptions
This is an academic degree and does not include formal professional accreditation or exemptions. However, it provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study and a wide range of careers in education, publishing, media, marketing and the creative industries. Grounded in the values of critical inquiry, creativity and social engagement, the course equips you with the knowledge and transferable skills to contribute thoughtfully and effectively in a variety of professional and cultural settings.
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