BA English
at Southampton University, Southampton

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BA English
at
Southampton University
Overview

University of Southampton has been pioneering BA English at UG level. The program has a duration of 3 years. This particular course is directed towards individuals who seek a higher level of the educational cycle. The program is considered one of the best in the country, which is responsible for the program's excellent quality and honouring. For the course, applicants must satisfy evaluation based on eligibility criteria among which entrance scores obtained in tests such as IELTS, PTE and Duolingo are imperative for attaining admission. The University of Southampton tuition fee for the first year to pursue this course is GBP 22,300. Added should be living expenditures, rent, hostel fees, boards, books and supplies, utilities, or any other expense for the course. This complete budgeting plan ensures that the students go through their college life hassle-free.

Duration	3 years
Tuition & Fees	₹29.59 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

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Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
Highlights
Scholarships

BA English
at
Southampton University
Fees

The fee structure for the BA English at the University of Southampton covers the first-year tuition fees along with other additional charges, including the Books and supplies charges; facilities cost and many more offered by the University of Southampton. Other than tuition costs, students need to pay living expenses that cover various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses. The average cost of living is GBP 8,246. The total tuition fees for the first year of BA English is GBP 22,300.

Find more details about University of Southampton BA English on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 29,59,275

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 9,56,948
Insurance	INR 90,055

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 116.05 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 16ᵗʰ September 2025

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BA English
at
Southampton University
Entry Requirements

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75%
India specific requirements:

Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12, achieving at least 75% from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) and Metro State Boards (Delhi, Maharashtra, Chennai, Kolkata and Karnataka)

Subjects required- History, English Language and Literature, English Language, English Literature, Drama and Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Politics, Geography, Sociology, Latin or any other humanities-based essay writing subjects, Maths
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PTE

Marks - 68/90
With 64 in each band

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
with minimum score 6.0 in each section

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Duolingo

Marks - 120/160
Literacy min 105

Conversation min 95

Comprehension min 110

Production min 85

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The university offers conditional admission to students who cannot provide all the necessary documents (such as final exams results) when they submit their application. This means that students will be guaranteed a place upon successful completion of exams at a specified grade, or any other condition that the School may consider appropriate
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BA English
at
Southampton University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

LOR

LOR - Written recommendation from a teacher, adviser or professional who knows the applicant academically

Step two

Additional documents required

Academic transcript
English Language proficiency scores
A copy of passport
Personal Statement required of 4000 characters, which should answer the questions below:
- Why applicant like to study a particular course or subject
- What skills and experience applicant possess that show his/her passion for

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

Step four

Application fees for this course

Pound 22 = INR 2.55 Thousand

BA English
at
Southampton University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#15	Art and Design The Complete University Guide, 2026
#16	Sociology and Social Policy The Guardian, 2026

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University of Southampton
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Fun loving

Internships3.7

Part time work4.4

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.6

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4.9

Safety4.7

Indian Food4.2

Permanent Immigration4.1

Mathangi Vijayakumar Verified Icon

MSc in Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Southampton

4.8

A fun, immersive, and intensive experience.

Tips: There are a lot of scholarship opportunities available for students here. I was lucky enough to receive a full scholarship from the university to study here. It was difficult to adapt to the British culture at first, but over time, with the help of friends and peers, it started feeling like a 2nd home! Overall, I am genuinely glad I took the decision to study abroad in this particular university and country.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is fantastic here. The University puts a lot of effort into making each and every student feel comfortable. It organises numerous events like Colour run, graduation ball, Painting, sports activities, Karaoke Thursdays, pool activities, and so much more. My typical day in college looks like - attending classes, roaming around on campus and participating in fun activities during break, having lunch with my friends, attending more classes, and heading to the library in the evening to prepare for assignments/exams.

Dislikes (Internships): There are various internship opportunities available, but they are mostly for Bachelor's students. Finding one for an M.Sc. student can be time-consuming, but it is possible. Nowadays, it is hard to find a job that provides sponsorship. Luckily, one can still work here after graduation with their Postgraduate Work Visa for two years. That gives one time to decide what exactly to do.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1035

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 25000

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025Read more

Yash Shah

MSc Data and Decision Analytics - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Southampton

4.5

Opportunistic, growth, and fun loving with academic focused.

Tips: Students should do their own research because everyone has different preferences. There are scholarships, and there are lots of cultural societies to join that provide opportunities for networking.

Likes (Value for money): Considering the fees for my course I feel it was worth it as you will be getting a degree from one of the top 100 universities in the world and also Russell Group university. Also, the cost of living in Southampton is relatively less than other cities and it has all the required amenities.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): If you have around 3 to 5 years of prior experience, then it's relatively easy to get a job with a Skilled Worker visa. Once you complete 5 years on that, you can get permanent residency. However, I am not planning to settle in the UK and have different priorities.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 850

Prepping time for classes3 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 52000

Reviewed on 25 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc Internet of Things - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Southampton

3.4

Know what you want to achieve and do your own research.

Tips: Vegetarians/Vegans may have a hard time after coming here initially. Once they figure out the food they want, it gets better. People who don't like partying and drinking may have to go out and put some effort into finding the people who vibe with them, as partying and drinking culture is dominant here. The course is okay, the university is good, and the country is good during summers, but in winters, it can get depressing due to the bad weather.

Likes (Public transportation): The university has its own buses that are well-connected with the entire city. The frequency is good as well. The bus transport may be a bit costly, depending on your frequency of travel. However, there are cycle and electric scooters freely available around the city; simply download the app and use them. They are much more affordable than the bus.

Dislikes (Value for money): The tuition fee for my course isn't justified from my perspective. I had some prior working knowledge of my field, and I expected to upskill myself. However, I didn't get to learn much from the course itself. For M.Sc. for semester 1, there are just 2/2.5 months of teaching before the Christmas vacation arrives, post which you have your exams. Then the same for semester 2, 2/2.5 months of teaching, then vacation, and then exams. After that, you have to work only on your final project, no college after your 2nd semester. One can learn so much more by opting for hands-on courses in your own country than paying so much more and not getting the quality in return. Generally, people who are suffering here will still post all good things on social media, which misleads those students who are deciding whether they should come to the UK for higher education. Do your own research and then decide. The only thing that is the MVP here is the value of the degree from here, since this university has a good international rating.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1400

Prepping time for classes4 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 22 May 2025Read more

Siddharth Raut Verified Icon

MSc Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Southampton

4.3

University of Southampton is a great university with highly qualified faculty.

Tips: The transition was smoother than expected. A suggestion is to try to decide your flatmates before you come here, living with friends will help with homesickness and overall, a better life abroad. There was no scholarship for the ECS Department at the University of Southampton. I did, however, complete two part-time paid technical internships that helped me with my cost of living. The course was decent; I expected a bit more from it, but overall, the facilities provided were very good. And thanks to the less demanding course, I could complete two internships during the second and third semesters. I personally love living and working in the UK.

Likes (Internships): The ECS department at University of Southampton has an active Placement Office and cell that sends out at least two emails per day, often for new roles or jobs. The officer also hosts talks with various companies, such as giants like Apple and Google as well as niche markets such as McLaren and Alpine. There are also some offers from small-scale companies. The University of Southampton Internship Portals has a lot of internship offers. I applied for and completed an internship there, but then I also got another internship from a company that a placement officer sent. For me, internships went great, and I'm not the only one – some of my friends got internships through this portal, too.

Dislikes (Value for money): The course was all theory, and especially for subjects like Web and mobile application development, we expected some hands-on lab sessions in our curriculum, which was unfortunately not possible. The ECS department at University of Southampton does not provide any scholarships, so the fee that I paid which is 28,000 GBP was somewhat on the higher end than what the course offered.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 900

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000

Reviewed on 22 May 2025Read more

Miruthula Asokan Verified Icon

MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Southampton

4.3

The campus is warm and vibrant and has many on-campus events.

Tips: It's a life-changing experience from my point of view, as you get to meet people from all around the world, and try new things you never dream of doing before. The University of Southampton has more than 200+ different clubs and societies, so there is something for everyone. For business school, you can also get a dean's scholarship of around 8000 pounds if you have 80% in your undergrad.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 750

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 32000

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025Read more

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BA English
at
Southampton University
Highlights

At Southampton, English is an interdisciplinary course. Students will see how literature connects with areas such as film, science, performance and politics. They can study everything from medieval travellers’ tales to modern fictions of globalisation.
Students can shape your BA English degree to suit your own development. For example, you can:
write avant-garde poetry
study Victorian sensation fiction
take a range of modules on women writers
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying poetry, prose, drama and film. Students can complement their degree in English with modules in other subject areas, including modern languages and history.
The learning activities for this course include the following:
lectures
classes and tutorials
coursework
individual and group projects
independent learning (studying on your own)