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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English and Law course at University of Derby.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Most popular A-levels studied
The English and Law course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | B |
| English Language | C |
| English Language and Literature | B |
| Government and Politics | C |
| History | D |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Law | C |
| Sociology | C |
| History | D |
| Psychology | C |
| Government and Politics | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: Q31L
Here's what University of Derby says about its English and Law course.
In this course, you’ll discover real-world law in action and encounter a wide range of literature from across the globe, studied in the context of perspective-altering theories concerning identity, desire, and cultural politics.
KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE
Boost your employability
Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate.
Study fascinating subjects
Studying English and Law provides you with analytical, research and creative transferable skills that open up a range of career paths to explore. We aim to broaden your understanding of literature and culture, while equipping you with skills and knowledge of the legal sector. We're networked into the legal profession, which opens up exciting opportunities for work internships and professional mentoring.
Specialist facilities
Law students are based on the Derby Campus at One Friar Gate Square. It includes a mock court room, replica custody suite and social learning hubs where you can develop your skills and familiarise yourself with the type of environments you’ll encounter in real-life legal situations.
Academic expertise
Our Law teaching team includes barristers, solicitors, criminal psychologists, sociologists and experienced police officers. Several are still actively engaged with practice, which helps you keep up to date with contemporary issues in justice. Our teaching is also enriched by research covering some of the most pressing issues confronting society today, from slavery to digital privacy. For English modules, you will be taught by an enthusiastic team with research expertise covering a broad range of areas in both literature and language. We place emphasis on discussion and active engagement with the material. We aim to challenge you to achieve your best.
HOW YOU’LL LEARN
You'll be taught through a variety of methods, such as:
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Lectures
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Seminars
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Workshops and tutorials
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Student presentations
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Debates
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One-to-one sessions with a tutorWork projects
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Self-directed study
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Video discussions with overseas partner institutions
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case preparation
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mooting - where you present a legal issue against opposing counsel in a mock court case
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interviewing
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negotiation
YOUR CAREER
Studying English and Law provides you with transferable creative, communication and analytical skills. You will develop key skills - such as writing, editing and presenting – that are essential for many roles.
You may consider a career in:
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Writing, editing or publishing
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Journalism
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Marketing, advertising or events
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Art and Literature-based organisations such as media centres, museums or galleries
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Teaching
This degree also allows graduates to engage in careers in business, banking and human resources – any profession that welcomes an exposure to studying law. You can go on to study at postgraduate level and achieve an LLM or complete a qualifying Solicitor exam.
STUDY OPTIONS
On the Joint Honours programme, there are different pathways of study available. You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject. Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways.
Source: University of Derby
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Joint Honours
Location
Main Site | Derby
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• English studies
• Law
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
University of Derby student reviews
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Forensic science
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The student union care for the university and its students ensuring we are happy, healthy and thriving during our time in university. They put on events with freebies to boost morale as well.
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The halls and university are really close to the city so getting around is easy, especially with the university buses. The city is definitely a student friendly place with plenty of clubs and late night food places, as well as a variety of shops and other entertainment for those who aren’t into club...
3rd year
Forensic science
11 months ago
The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.
3rd year
Forensic science
11 months ago
The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.
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Forensic science
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The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.
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Forensic science
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Forensics is an amazing course to study with a blended mix of lectures and labs, you are sure to have a broad knowledge about every main path of forensics. The staff are very knowledgeable and supportive and the sessions are action-packed and full of useful information. Labs are weekly and are criti...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Derby
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The English and Law course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
high
Academic support
91%
high
Academic support
91%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
100%
high
Teaching on my course
100%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
98%
high
Learning opportunities
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
95%
med
Academic support
95%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
low
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
86%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
The English and Law course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The English and Law course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Derby graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
65%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Business and public service associate professionals
30%
Teaching Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics
67%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
88%
In work, study or other activity
73%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
38%
Protective service occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Legal professionals
8%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The English and Law course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Derby graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£23.4k
Third year after graduation
£26.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
£23.4k
Third year after graduation
£21.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to English and Law.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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