Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or equivalent, plus one of the following:
Normally 104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent including:
Creative Writing and Film Studies - Creative Writing or English Language or English Literature A level or equivalent at grade C or above. Where A level English (Language or Literature) is not being studied, you may be asked to complete a piece of work to support your application.
English Literature and Film Studies English Language or English Literature A level or equivalent at grade C or above.
A BTEC grade of DMM is required for Film Studies and Media.
Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE course. English GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course. In addition:
Creative Writing and Film Studies Access in Creative Writing or English Language with at least 15 credits in Creative Writing, English Language or English Literature at merit
or English Literature with at least 15 credits in English Language or English Literature at merit
English Literature and Film Studies Access in English Language or English Literature with at least 15 credits in English Language or English Literature at merit or
International Baccalaureate: 24+ points
Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above
Pass Access with 30 level 3 credits at Merit in English Language or Literature and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 4 or above.
We will normally require students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.
We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above
Note: For English Literature and Journalism BA (Hons) we would expect to see an interest in journalism and current affairs.
Interview required: No
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6 overall with 5.5 in each band or equivalent when you start the course is essential.