Department of English Studies | BA English with Foundation 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Durham University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

5,760 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is subject to change for 2027 entry. Full details will be advertised here, and on our webpages in summer 2026.


The Foundation Programme is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve but who, because of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for standard entry to a Durham University course. Please note there are eligibility criteria.


What we do


Our Foundation Programmes are delivered by a dedicated team of academic tutors from Durham’s Centre for Academic Development. Each year it provides places for 100 students and supports them to progress to Level 1 study in various academic subjects from most academic department in the university. The content focuses on developing an understanding of how knowledge is constructed within the degree programme, metacognitive skills, and independent learning, becoming increasingly specialised as the course progresses. We support students to develop the skills and subject knowledge required for successful study at degree level.


On successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress to the first year of their degree. Q300 BA English Literature


Durham Education 2027


The University is committed to continuous improvement and is currently undertaking a review to enhance our courses. As we make updates, some details of courses advertised for 2027 entry may change. These enhancements are being developed in consultation with students and in response to student feedback. We will not be making changes to degree subjects, academic standards or the broad concepts that will be taught, but to how courses are organised. In some cases this may mean that the balance of compulsory and optional modules may change.Any updates will be communicated transparently and by the end of summer 2026, ensuring applicants know exactly what to expect from their chosen degree.


Placement year available

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is subject to change for 2027 entry. Full details will be advertised here, and on our webpages in summer 2026.


The Foundation Programme is designed for students from under-represented groups in higher education, who have the potential to achieve but who, because of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for standard entry to a Durham University course. Please note there are eligibility criteria.


What we do


Our Foundation Programmes are delivered by a dedicated team of academic tutors from Durham’s Centre for Academic Development. Each year it provides places for 100 students and supports them to progress to Level 1 study in various academic subjects from most academic department in the university. The content focuses on developing an understanding of how knowledge is constructed within the degree programme, metacognitive skills, and independent learning, becoming increasingly specialised as the course progresses. We support students to develop the skills and subject knowledge required for successful study at degree level.


On successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress to the first year of their degree. Q300 BA English Literature


Durham Education 2027


The University is committed to continuous improvement and is currently undertaking a review to enhance our courses. As we make updates, some details of courses advertised for 2027 entry may change. These enhancements are being developed in consultation with students and in response to student feedback. We will not be making changes to degree subjects, academic standards or the broad concepts that will be taught, but to how courses are organised. In some cases this may mean that the balance of compulsory and optional modules may change.Any updates will be communicated transparently and by the end of summer 2026, ensuring applicants know exactly what to expect from their chosen degree.


Placement year available

Admission Requirements

4.5+
120+
6.5+
62+
176+
Specific Eligibility Criteria

Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years)

Applicants over 21 have probably achieved GCSE grade 4 in English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in this subject.


Essential Criteria for Younger Applicants (under 21 years)

Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in English Language.


Recommended Criteria for All Applicants

Successful applicants for this route are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 5 or higher in English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in this subject.

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,760 GBP
International
5,760 GBP

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