English Multidiscipline

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID Q307

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,160 / years

Next Intake September-2026

English Multidiscipline

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline is a degree that is unique to the University of Salford: designed to meet the professional and social challenges of today, this innovative programme allows you to craft your own route through English by making possible the combined study of two subjects from English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing, and Drama.

As a part of BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline, you can choose to combine your academic, professional, and creative interests in the following ways:

By studying BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline, you will develop a varied skillset through the study of two related subject areas, and you will be encouraged to explore these subjects within a department that values and celebrates the intersections between English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing, and Drama. You will also become part of The Northern School of Writing at Salford, a community of students, writers and researchers bringing together students from across our artistic disciplines, working to enrich lives with literature and support independent publishers.

Read Beth's story about her BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline experience

Do you want to find out more about BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline at Salford? Why not sign up to an upcoming Open Day?

You can follow our #EnglishatSalford Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts, which are led by our English teaching staff; here, you can find out how we tell our story through English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing, and Drama.

You will:

Study a diverse curriculum that engages with culture and identity in the twenty-first century
Have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or to study abroad
Develop your academic, professional, and creative skills through masterclasses with professional writers, educators, literary agents, publishing commissioners, directors, and theatre companies
Work in professional theatre spaces with the support of experienced dramaturgs and technicians
Develop vital skills needed for a range of exciting careers in areas such as teaching, media, publishing, marketing, and administration

Placement

options available

International

students accepted

Peel Park campus

Winners at the Create Student Awards 2022

Qudsia Akhtar won the exclusive Create Award for English.

You'll have access to our computer suites at the library

You'll be able to use our vast collection of books to learn new skills

You'll graduate with friends that share your interests

This is for you if...

You are passionate about both the creative and critical aspects of studying English Language, English Literature, Creative Writing, and Drama

You want to build your own degree from a range of modules across the discipline of English

You are eager to develop the confidence and skills to pursue your personal and professional vocation in teaching, the arts, civil sector, and creative industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

Applicant profile

There is no one âtypeâ of applicant for a degree as broad, diverse, and innovative as BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline, but have a look at the following questions to see if this might be the degree for you.

Do you have an analytical mind? Would you like to explore the building blocks of English? Are you an avid reader? Does the use and construction of English intrigue you? Do you want to understand more about how language works and how best to use it?
Do you love getting lost in a good book? Are you looking for the opportunity to share your literary ideas with likeminded people?
Do you dream of seeing your words in print? Do you love the way words create vivid images and stories that stick with readers for a lifetime?
Are you passionate about theatre and performance? Are you as passionate about performance as you are poetry and prose? Do you want to learn how to write compelling scripts, as well as act them out on stage?

The innovative BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline course will allow you to choose a bespoke set of options designed to underpin both your academic interests and your future career aspirations. If you want to combine studies in any two of English Language, English Literature, Creative Writing, or Drama, then BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline is the degree for you! The world of work is increasingly looking for people with expertise and skills in a variety of areas and, although you will focus primarily on two areas, this degree will allow you to experience modules outside your main academic focus.

There will also be opportunities to think about how your study can be applied to the real world by taking either or both of our work placement and disciplinary teaching modules.

The BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline welcomes applications from anyone wanting to engage with the exciting opportunities offered by our flexible and innovative degree. If you answered âyesâ to some of those questions above, then we will warmly welcome you to our close-knit academic community where you will be given the space to explore ideas and creative opportunities that will enrich your life.

How to apply

The BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline course is made up of the following combinations.

Explore these pages to learn which one appeals to your interests and ambitions, and then apply for BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline via UCAS in the usual way. If we offer you a place on the course, we will invite you to confirm your chosen modules so that you will be ready to start your learning journey from day one.

As part of your application, youâll need to submit a personal statement and meet our entry requirements. This is a written piece (up to 4,000 characters) of your academic, professional/life experience and future goals.

Want to get an insight into what it is like to study BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline? Why not sign up to our upcoming Open Day?

If you have any general questions in the meantime, you can contact course enquiries or explore all of our English courses.

You can also follow our #EnglishatSalford Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts, which are led by our English teaching staff; here, you can find out how we tell our story through English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing, and Drama.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

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

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements in addition to the Level 3 qualification requirements.

UCAS tariff points

104-112 UCAS Tariff Points.

A level

104-112 UCAS Tariff Points to be obtained from a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalent; must include Grade C or above in any subject. General Studies accepted.

T level

Merit.

BTEC National Diploma

DMM.

Access to HE

Pass Level 3 Access to HE Diploma with 104-112 UCAS Tariff Points.

Scottish Highers

104-112 Points.

Irish Leaving Certificate

104-112 Points.

International Baccalaureate

30-31 Points.

European Baccalaureate

Pass Diploma with 71% overall.

International students

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0, with no element below 5.5, is proof of this.

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course.

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Employment

Through the multidisciplinary approach of this degree, your selected route—which combines two discipline areas from Creative Writing, Drama, English Literature, and English Language—will equip you with a range of transferrable skills that can be applied in any professional workplace. Many of our graduates go on to become teachers, researchers and academics, or to work in the civil service, media, advertising, or any role in which communication is key. Creative Writing is the natural choice for budding authors and poets; Drama open-ups a wide range of exciting career opportunities as a practitioner in the theatre and film industries; English Literature may appeal to you if you are looking for a career in publishing; English Language could lead you to careers in speech and language therapy, lexicography, and teaching English as a second or other language.

Furthermore, while studying BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through our work placement module in an industry relevant to your career development while you are studying—and we will support you with additional opportunities for support in CV development and application writing.

Previous students who have studied English at Salford have established successful careers in areas as diverse as teaching, researching for television and radio, local government, theatre-making, business management, HR, finance, journalism, and marketing.

Whatever subdisciplines you choose to study, BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline will equip you with a range of highly versatile skills, making possible the pursuit of an exciting career: so, the question is, where do you want your journey to take you?

Further study

Graduates showing strong academic and research skills can pursue a further postgraduate path through our Postgraduate programmes on a full-time or part-time basis subject to a satisfactory proposal.

A taste of what you could become

A writer

A teacher

A journalist

A publisher

And more...

Career Links

This course includes regular masterclasses with practitioners and professionals in the creative industries, including published authors.

Recent contributions include editors from Harper Fiction, Hachette Children’s publishers, the Curtis Brown Literary Agency, Bloomsbury, the Comma Press, and the BBC.

Past visits and masterclasses have been delivered by practitioners including Jackie Kay, Andrew Michael Hurley, Kit De Waal, Emma Flint, Megan Bradbury, Paul Magrs, and Alan Gibbons.

This course also responds to the needs of industry by developing subject expertise and transferable skills appropriate to a wide range of careers. The English Subject Group has close associations with industry and professional bodies such as the following:

BBC TV and Radio
Granada TV
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation
The Working Class Movement Library
The Imperial War Museum North
Red Telephone Press
Legend Press
Knives Forks and Spoons Press
Erbacce Press
If not P then Q Press
Carcanet Press
The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
HOME Manchester
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Old Vic Theatre New Voices Company
British Isles North West section of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Oxford University Press
The British Library
The National Library of Scotland
Dictionaries of the Scots Language
The Society of Antiquaries
The Salford Institute of Dementia
The Stoke Association

Associations such as those listed above provide you with a number of benefits such as theatre visits, networking opportunities, guest speakers, masterclasses, workshops, and work experience opportunities.