Course Overview

Taught on the green Peel Park Campus close to Manchester city centre, BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline is for you if you want to build a future in teaching, creative industries, media, arts organisations, the civic sector, or government. We teach literature, language and creative subjects with passion and our work has a strong focus on how the humanities can be used to serve communities — whether it’s the work of drama in social settings, the therapeutic power of creative writing, or the application of language to health and social services.

Our teaching nurtures the academic, artist, and professional in our students. At Salford, we understand you are an individual with individual ambitions for the future. All courses delivered by English specialists are designed to help you consider your future, raising career aspirations with professional masterclasses and work placement opportunities, as well as CV and job application workshops.

You will:

• Have the opportunity to study abroad for a trimester or undertake a work placement module in arts, media, the creative industries or civic sector

• Study from four English disciplines in a diverse curriculum that engages with culture and identity in the twenty-first century

• Develop your potential as a teacher or ability to apply your practice in community settings on bespoke modules

• Develop your creative skills through masterclasses with high profile writers, literary agents, publishing commissioners, directors and theatre companies

• Develop vital skills needed for a range of exciting careers in areas such as teaching, media, publishing, marketing, and administration

• Work in professional theatre spaces with the support of experienced dramaturgs and technicians if choosing drama modules

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

104-112 points.

A level

104-112 points.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).