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English and Portuguese BA Hons
This rewarding degree combines English literature with the study of Portuguese (starting at beginners' level), a language spoken in a diverse range of countries around the world. The political importance
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Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for English and Portuguese BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for English and English Studies at University of Bristol
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for English and Portuguese BA Hons at University of Bristol
Standard offer: AAA including English Literature or combined English Literature and Language.
Contextual offer: ABB including A in English Literature or combined English Literature and Language.
Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/for more information about contextual offers.
UCAS points for current students on English and English Studies at University of Bristol
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How good is this course?
Most relevant Student Reviews for English Studies at University of Bristol
iiccmii
8th October 24
English, BA Hons FullTime
My course is not listed (PGCE English) read more
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member11107141
22nd April 24
English and Classical Studies, BA Hons FullTime
There could have been more guidance about how to write university essays/how they differ between English and Classical Studies read more
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member4101890
23rd February 24
English, BA Hons FullTime
I always feel lucky to study this subject at our university as the course contents are great. It is good that I can choose specific areas in the subject, so I can focus on what I love. read more
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member489040
17th July 23
English, BA Hons PartTime
Very interesting and enjoyable. I wish there was more choice of modules not just in third year. read more
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member1288776
7th July 23
English, BA Hons PartTime
multiple outlets to express your own interests and style of essay writing. It has allowed me more academic freedom than i was use to but i am thankful for it read more
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member1387508
14th June 23
English and History, BA Hons FullTime
I’ve found the course to not be what I expected. It’s good but I don’t feel like I’m learning very much. read more
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member864202
24th November 21
English, BA Hons FullTime
Friendly and awesome environment read more
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member556563
20th April 21
English, BA Hons FullTime
The course has been so good considering it being such a weird year! I’ve enjoyed all of it so far read more
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member654505
23rd February 21
English, BA Hons FullTime
good experience but if the courses can hold in offline that would be better read more
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member1244911
19th January 20
English and Philosophy, BA Hons PartTime
honestly, the course is interesting but the lecturers and tutors are kind of useless. read more
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Caroline Court - Hea
31st August 17
English and Classical Studies, BA Hons PartTime
Great university, even gave me a job. Also they let my parter stay for free. read more
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member916466
7th October 15
English, BA Hons FullTime
Really good course but not enough teaching time read more
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