English Language and Literature (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
University of Essex
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Colchester Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

OCT-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Colchester Campus

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OCT-25

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4 Years

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How has English literature changed since the time of Shakespeare? What are the differences between literature written in the UK and literature written in other English-speaking countries? How has social and geographical mobility given rise to the formation of new accents and dialects of English?An understanding of our language enhances our self-awareness, inspiring us to address fundamental questions about our communication as human beings; and this is epitomised in literature.Our course ...Read more

How has English literature changed since the time of Shakespeare? What are the differences between literature written in the UK and literature written in other English-speaking countries? How has social and geographical mobility given rise to the formation of new accents and dialects of English?An understanding of our language enhances our self-awareness, inspiring us to address fundamental questions about our communication as human beings; and this is epitomised in literature.Our course provides a sound foundation in linguistic and sociolinguistic aspects of the structure and use of modern English, and offers you the chance to study a range of literary genres and approaches to literary criticism. This degree offers you the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics including:- The structure and use of English language- The relationship between language and society- Literatures of the United States and the Caribbean- English (and European) literature of the 15th-17th centuries- Writing science fictionWe are a leading UK university for language and linguistics research (REF 2014), a place where talented students become part of an academic community in which the majority of research is rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. We're also ranked in the top 250 for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2021).

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
35/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
69th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
English Language
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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
English Language graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK English Language graduate salary
£18,000
Literature in English
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 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Literature in English graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Literature in English graduate salary
£18,000
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Lara
28 Feb 24

Some of the class room are a bit cold . Make a confort space with big sofa coutch..Read more

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Spencer
02 Feb 24

Best: I love the fact I’ve come to a campus uni. Everything is so close and mostly accessible! The lecturers are fantastic and the people they have running the SU this year are..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:6,M:39 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 - 30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBCor 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels

Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.

We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas

"Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554.We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standar"

Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMMor 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levelsEntry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.

Popular A-level subjects

English Language

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

English Literature
59%
History
26%
Psychology
24%
English Language
24%
English Language & Literature
20%
HESA
Literature in English

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

English Literature
59%
History
26%
Psychology
24%
English Language
24%
English Language & Literature
20%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£19,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£19,500 per year

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L
Lara
28 Feb 24
English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
Some of the class room are a bit cold . Make a confort space with big sofa coutch...
Read more
S
Spencer
02 Feb 24
English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
Best: I love the fact I’ve come to a campus uni. Everything is so close and mostly accessible! The lecturers are fantastic and the people they have running the SU this year are...
Read more
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