English with Foundation Year

About this course

English at degree level is far more than the study of literature. It is a discipline that transforms how you engage with language, culture, and meaning, developing close reading skills, critical thinking, and the analytical and communicative capacities that are among the most transferable of any university subject. An English degree exposes you to the full range of written expression in the language, from medieval poetry to contemporary fiction, and situates those texts within the historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts that shaped and were shaped by them. At the University of Derby, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, which provides an accessible entry point for students who want additional academic preparation before engaging with the main degree content. The foundation year builds the analytical and writing skills needed to engage confidently with de

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 45 / 100Media Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →

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