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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q309
English with Foundation Year
Edge Hill UniversityOrmskirk, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Intl)
£5,760Home Fee
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English with Foundation Year at Edge Hill University. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Ready to immerse yourself in linguistics, independent thinking and English language? Want to explore new worlds in the pages of celebrated works of literature? Sharpen your skills in communication, research and self-expression in language and literature on our English degree. International tuition fees are £9,535 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
English Language Foundations
Literary Analysis and Critical Theory
British Literature 1750-1900
American Literature and Culture
English Language Structure and Grammar
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Modernist Literature and Movements
Research Methods in English Studies
UCAS Code:Q309
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,535
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£38,140
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £20,000 | £26,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £32,500 | £35,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
98%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University offers English with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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