Studying Here and Applying
To help you make the most of your time at University and make the right choice about your career, we offer advice and support throughout your time here.
If you're an international student and want to find out more about coming to study here, you can find advice on the University's International guide.
For any other queries, please contact the School of English on +44 (0)121 331 7396 or english@bcu.ac.uk.
Which course?
Single honours? Joint honours? Major or minor courses? We explain all.
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Open Days
Find out when our next open day is and book your place there!
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How to apply
Our guide to applying for an undergraduate, postgraduate or research degree.
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Erasmus schemes
How to study for a semester or a year abroad at one of our partner institutions.
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Creative writing
Download short stories, poetry, scripts and critical analysis by past students.
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Student experiences - hip hop Shakespeare with the Sonnet Man
English and Drama students recently had the chance to work alongside the Sonnet Man, a US rap artist who delivers Shakespeare’s sonnets set to hip hop beats.
Emma Blyth, a second year student, said: “The Sonnet Man was able to create in me even more admiration for Shakespeare’s work."