University courses
University courses
Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.
Explore a pathway
Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.
Choose a branch, then a course.
Selected courseEnglish Language
GCSE and IGCSE preparation
- English and mathematics
Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.
A-level subjects
- English Language
English Language or English Literature is commonly expected.
- English Literature
English Language or English Literature is commonly expected.
University courses
- English Language
English Language or English Literature is commonly expected.
- Biological sciences
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Chemistry
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Physics
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
Possible careers
- Writer
Common route. A language degree can support writing work. It is not a promise of publication.
- Newspaper or magazine journalist
Common route. Journalism usually expects a portfolio or training as well as a degree.
- Secondary school teacher
Alternative route. Teaching English also requires qualified teacher status.
This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.