BA English - 2026 entry

Compulsory modules

Optional modules

Optional modules

a - You must choose at least one module from this group : you may select 30-60 credits of optional modules from this group.

b - You must choose at least one module from this group : you may select 30-60 credits of optional modules from this group.

c - You may select 0-60 credits of optional modules from this group (although you are not required to choose any from this group).

Typically, any placement year will take place in Year 3. If you are not taking a placement year please see the Final Year modules for year 3.

Compulsory modules

d - You must select EAS3003: Dissertation, EAS3122: Creative writing Dissertation or EAS3510 Dissertation by Collaborative Project (you cannot choose more than one module from this group).

e - You must select either EAS3195: Acts of Writing: From Decolonisation to Globalisation, EAS3179: Life and Death in Early Modern Literature or EAS3234: Citizens of the World

Optional modules

UCAS code: Q313

Our four-year ‘with Study Abroad’ degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third year abroad, studying with one of our many partner universities.

Why Study Abroad?

Living and studying in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. Students who have studied abroad demonstrate initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where they stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language – all key qualities that employers are looking for in today’s competitive employment environment.

Where can I Study Abroad?

We have partnership arrangements with many prestigious institutions across the globe. Exactly where you can apply to study will depend on the subjects you are studying at Exeter. For a full list please visit the Study Abroad website.

Does it count towards my degree?

Credit for academic work during your year abroad is arranged by agreement between the University of Exeter and the host institution. These marks are then translated back into your degree at Exeter. If you are Studying Abroad for a semester or full year, your time abroad will count toward your final degree. Please refer to your Study Abroad co-ordinator for further details.

How does it affect my tuition fee and funding?

For the year that you spend studying abroad you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter, but nothing to your host university – for more information visit our fees pages. If you were previously eligible, you will continue to receive a maintenance loan whilst on your Study Abroad year.

UCAS code: Q315

Our four-year ‘with Employment Experience’ degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third year carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements within the UK as part of your degree.

Why choose to include Employment Experience?

Undertaking graduate-level work during your degree unlocks a world of experience that allows you to develop essential employability and interpersonal skills that relate to your degree and future career. A work placement will dramatically boost your confidence, enhance your CV and develop graduate level skills and competencies that employers are looking for.

Where will I do my work placement?

The sector you choose to work within is very much your choice as you will be responsible for finding and organising your placement. We will provide plenty of guidance and support during your first and second years which will prepare you to research and apply for placements. Ultimately, the university will give final approval to your placement to make sure you have a valuable experience.

How does it affect my tuition fees and funding?

For your ‘Year In Industry’ you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter – for more information visit our fees pages. If you were previously eligible, you will continue to receive a maintenance loan whilst on your year of work placement/s.

Find out more

Visit our website to learn more about employment experience opportunities. 

UCAS code: Q316

Our four-year ‘with Employment Experience Abroad’ degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third year abroad, carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements as part of your degree.

Why choose to include Employment Experience Abroad?

Spending up to a year living and working in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. By carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements abroad you can demonstrate to employers your adaptability, cultural awareness, independence and resourcefulness and, depending on where you stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language.

Where will I do my work placement?

The sector and country you choose to work within is very much your choice as you will be responsible for finding and organising your placement. We will provide plenty of guidance and support during your first and second years which will prepare you to research and apply for placements. Ultimately, the university will give final approval to your placement to make sure you have a valuable experience.

How does it affect my tuition fee?

For your ‘Year In Industry’ you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter – for more information visit our fees pages. If you were previously eligible, you will continue to receive a maintenance loan whilst on your year of work placement/s.

Is the placement paid?

You will be paid in accordance with the rules of the country you work in and there may be visa restrictions or requirements which you need to consider when applying.

Find out more

Visit our website to learn more about employment experience opportunities. 

UCAS code: Y004

Why choose to study BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours (FCH)?

Choosing a Flexible Combined Honours (FCH) degree offers a unique opportunity to shape your university experience around your individual interests and career aspirations. This distinctive degree structure allows you to combine two or even three subjects, where no standard Combined Honours course currently exists.

By blending disciplines across departments, you can develop a tailored programme that reflects your passions and builds a diverse set of skills. The title of your degree will be personalised to reflect the specific subjects you choose, demonstrating your unique academic journey to future employers or for further study.

In addition to academic flexibility, FCH students benefit from a vibrant and varied learning environment. You’ll attend lectures and seminars alongside Single and Combined Honours students in each of your chosen subject areas, giving you the chance to meet and collaborate with a wide range of peers. You can also choose to follow a themed interdisciplinary pathway, studied alongside other subject areas, to further deepen your understanding of a specific topic. 

Subject areas

The following FCH subject areas are available – you can combine any two unless stated or the combination exists as an ‘established’ Combined Honours degree. Where an established Combined Honours degree exists at either campus the combination will not be available under FCH. If you are interested in combining three subjects, please contact us before applying.

• Accounting*
• Ancient History
• Anthropology
• Arabic
• Archaeology
• Art History & Visual Culture
• Biochemistry %Δ $
• Biological Sciences: Molecular and Cellular Biology Δ $
• Biological Sciences: Animal Biology and Ecology Δ $
• Biomedical Sciences Δ$
• British Sign Language (minor)
• Mandarin Chinese
• Classical Studies
• Classics
• Computer Science
• Criminology
• Drama
• Economics*
• English
• Exercise and Sports Science Δ $
• Film & Television Studies
• French
• Geography
• German
• Greek (Ancient)
• History
• International Relations
• Italian
• Japanese (minor)
• Korean (minor)
• Latin
• Management*
• Mathematics Δ $
• Media and Communications
• Mediterranean Studies
• Middle Eastern Studies 
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Portuguese
• Religion
• Russian
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Sustainability
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (minor)
• Theology
• Medical Humanities # – This pathway cannot be combined with any other subject or pathway

$ Cannot be combined with each other.

Δ Cannot be combined with each other.

* Cannot be combined with each other.

% Cannot be combined with each other.

Subject combinations already offered as a standard Combined Honours(CH) programme cannot be taken through FCH. Please refer to the University’s list of courses for CH degree programmes.

• Visit the BS/BSc Flexible Combined Honours course page for more details.