English BA (Hons)
University of Cambridge
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If you have a passion for literature, we have a challenging course that will inspire you in your reading and develop your critical and imaginative abilities. English at Cambridge gives you a solid foundation in history of English literature, from the medieval period right up to the present day. Youre taught by some of the most eminent writers and thinkers who, between them, teach and research almost every aspect of literature.

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English Studies (Non-Specific)
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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 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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87%
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English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
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15 Jan 24

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A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

41 - 42 Grades / Points required

Minimum A level offer: A*AAPlease check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses)

Minimum IB offer level: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher LevelPlease check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses)

Popular A-level subjects

English Studies (Non-Specific)

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

English Literature
91%
History
54%
Religious Studies & Theology
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Mathematics
18%
French
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University of Cambridge
Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0JG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  2.1 miles away

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