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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q301

English (with Foundation Year)

University of Northampton
Northampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£1,630Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Northampton, the BA (Hons) English (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Northampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance. If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award. International tuition fees are £1,630 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 98% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Academic Writing and Communication
English Literature: Foundations
Critical Reading and Analysis
British Literary History
Contemporary Literature and Culture
Linguistics and Language Study
Creative Writing Practice
Research Methods and Independent Study
UCAS Code:Q301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DEE - DD

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,630

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£6,520

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — University of Northampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£21,000£25,500
5 years£20,500£25,500£30,000

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▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Northampton

University of Northampton offers English (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#1201QS World
#103UK Ranking
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