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English BA (Hons)

UK

What will I learn?

On this course, you’ll immerse yourself in the depth and breadth of everything English has to offer – from both classic and contemporary masterpieces of English literature to the evolution of English itself, from its Anglo-Saxon roots to its status as a global language. If you’re inspired by the power of stories, our literature offerings cover everything from Shakespeare to the latest experimental fiction. You can also choose from fascinating topics such as child language acquisition or language variation and change, to explore aspects of language and communication. Keen to create your own novel, screenplay, or video game script? You can experiment with creative writing in modules such as Writing Beyond the Page. **Why Study English BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** From Year 2, optional modules allow you to match your own changing interests as you progress through your studies. You’ll enjoy a range of exciting field trips; past trips have included the Bronte Parsonage, The British Library and Shakespeare's Globe in London. Students can also get involved in annual events at the Huddersfield Literature Festival. Boost your career prospects, too, by undertaking a work placement year in the UK or abroad. If you’re a prospective teacher, this course also covers the full breadth of English in the National Curriculum. On the course, you’ll develop skills including: • critical thinking • researching • creative problem solving • communication. On an English degree specifically, you’ll be honing skills in marketing, copywriting, SEO, journalism, and social media†. You could also choose teaching or law as a viable career path. If you’re interested in English and English literature, language, creative writing or more, this course will more than satisfy your interests. †Source: Lightcast. **Professional Bodies** At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. †full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. **Why Huddersfield?** Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Which department am I in?

Department of Media Humanities and the Arts (AHMHA)

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,500.00 (US$ 21,309) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

22 September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Queensgate,

Huddersfield,

Kirklees,

HD1 3DH, England

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,500.00 (US$ 21,309) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

22 September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Queensgate,

Huddersfield,

Kirklees,

HD1 3DH, England

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is an award-winning, modern university with state-of-the-art facilities in a multicultural and thriving town.

  • Over 96 percent graduate employability rate
  • Teaching staff rank in the top three in England
  • Multi-Award-winning with state-of-the-art facilities
  • 100+ Students’ Union societies plus over 60 global societies

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