English and Italian BA (Hons)
University of Warwick
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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English and Italian is a degree with a strong and distinctive comparative approach. It has been specially designed for those who wish to begin or pursue a study of Italian language and culture while continuing to study the English tradition. You will explore the interactions between the two. Italian may be studied ab initio.English and Italian is a degree with a strong comparative approach.There is a core Italian language module in every year of study. First-year core modules will introduce you ...Read more

English and Italian is a degree with a strong and distinctive comparative approach. It has been specially designed for those who wish to begin or pursue a study of Italian language and culture while continuing to study the English tradition. You will explore the interactions between the two. Italian may be studied ab initio.English and Italian is a degree with a strong comparative approach.There is a core Italian language module in every year of study. First-year core modules will introduce you to Italian literature and culture, English literature, and comparative literatures.In your intermediate and final years all English and Italian optional modules are open to you, spanning topics from literature and critical theory to history, politics, philosophy and film.In your final year, you can choose to write a dissertation on comparative Italian and English literature. This course is aimed at students who wish to unite linguistic proficiency with sophisticated literary and cultural analysis.You will normally spend your second or third year abroad, consolidating and enhancing your learning.

Key stats

Italian
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
64/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
English Studies (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
Italian Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Italian Studies graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Italian Studies graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
J
Jing
19 Feb 25

I have access to a lot of resources, not only in the acedemic aspect, but also in terms of social activities and events outside campus. There are few people on campus during..Read more

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Bethany
19 Feb 25

The uni campus is a really lovely with a community feel. A lot of the buildings have been remodeled or updated in recent years, which gives the campus a modern and welcoming feel..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

On this course you will follow a core Italian language programme entering at beginners’ or advanced level.Advanced route: AAB to include English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and Italian.Beginner route: AAB to include English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined), and A Level grade B or GCSE grade A/7 in a modern or classical language.

On this course you will follow a core Italian language programme entering at beginners’ or advanced level.Advanced route: 34 to include 5 in Higher Level English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and 5 in Higher Level Italian.Beginner route: 34 to include 5 in Higher Level English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined), and 5 at Higher Level or GCSE grade A/7 in a modern or classical language.

Popular A-level subjects

English Studies (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
89%
History
51%
Drama
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
16%
French
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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University of Warwick
Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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