Integrated Degree English (with Foundation Year)

If you have been out of education or do not have the required A-level qualifications for degree-level study, this four-year course can help you realise your academic potential.

• Goldsmiths is dedicated to widening participation and supporting students from non-traditional backgrounds to transition to university-level study. If you do not have the required qualifications for degree-level study, our BA in English with Integrated Foundation Year offers an alternative entry route
• The Foundation Year is closely aligned with our undergraduate English programmes, teaching you a foundational knowledge of the subject, and helping you develop the academic skills necessary to progress to the first year of the BA
• You will select the undergraduate degree you wish to study at the point of application but can change your choice as you progress through the foundation pathway if your interests change
• In your Foundation Year, you will learn about significant literary movements from distinct periods, including the English Renaissance, literature of World War I, post-war drama and poetry, feminist fiction, and themes of race and class in the late 20^th Century
• You will develop your ability to identify characteristics of historical periods and significant developments in literature and be able to explain the relationship of literary works to the relevant historical periods studied
• You will hone vital skills in critical reading, analysis and written communication
• Following the Foundation Year, you will go on to study one of our undergraduate English courses, which include the reading of de-colonised, feminist and multi-cultural writing, as well as classic works of the literary canon

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Phyllis Richardson.

We accept the following qualifications:

A-level: EE
BTEC: PP

You are also required to have achieved a Level 2 qualification in GCSE English at Grade 5 or above.

For candidates who have not studied any Level 3 qualifications in the last two years, there are no formal qualifications required for admission, but you will need to demonstrate that you can benefit from the programme by undertaking an additional admissions process. This may involve an interview or request for the submission of written information used to assess suitability to study.

Alternative qualifications and experience

If you can't find your qualification here, then please visit our entry requirements page for a list of alternative qualifications.

We welcome students with a range of educational experiences. If you believe you may not meet the standard qualification requirements we would still encourage you to apply because we consider all aspects of your application when making a decision.

We’ll pay particularly careful attention to your personal statement, which is your opportunity to demonstrate your interest in the subject you’ve applied for. Your referees are also welcome to include any relevant contextual comments around your academic achievements. We’ll look at all these things when making a decision on your application, as well as your qualifications and grades.

International Qualifications

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 to study this programme.