English Literature BA (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Frenchay Campus

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

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SEP-25

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BA(Hons) English Literature builds on your love of literature, and combines creative and academic work with key transferrable skills. We rank consistently highly in the National Student Survey (NSS), thanks to the quality of the course and our inspiring staff. Gain excellent written and oral skills and discover new critical and theoretical perspectives. Spark your creativity by exploring genres ranging from epic poetry to the American novel, the English Renaissance to the 21st century. Learn ...Read more

BA(Hons) English Literature builds on your love of literature, and combines creative and academic work with key transferrable skills. We rank consistently highly in the National Student Survey (NSS), thanks to the quality of the course and our inspiring staff. Gain excellent written and oral skills and discover new critical and theoretical perspectives. Spark your creativity by exploring genres ranging from epic poetry to the American novel, the English Renaissance to the 21st century. Learn from renowned academics and published researchers in a supportive, collaborative community. Study at Frenchay Campus as part of our Arts and Cultural Industries department and enjoy Bristol's vibrant culture, playing your part in the creative exchange between the university and the city.You’ll graduate ready for an exciting career in the media or the arts, marketing, editing or publishing and teaching. You could also use your excellent transferable skills in other rewarding careers or go on to further study.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
85th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
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 - 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
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Jessica
20 Nov 24

Best - There are a lot of in-person and online resources to utilise. Worst - Required texts for the course are sometimes only relevant to one lecture, so it is a waste of money..Read more

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Zsolt
05 Feb 24

Lectures are recorded which is both good and bad. It's bad because at least half of the students don't show up to them...Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

English Studies (Non-Specific)

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

English Literature
57%
English Language
35%
History
29%
Psychology
25%
English Language & Literature
17%
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J
Jessica
20 Nov 24
English Literature BA (Hons)
Best - There are a lot of in-person and online resources to utilise. Worst - Required texts for the course are sometimes only relevant to one lecture, so it is a waste of money...
Read more
Z
Zsolt
05 Feb 24
Lectures are recorded which is both good and bad. It's bad because at least half of the students don't show up to them....
Read more
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University of the West of England
University of the West of England , Bristol

UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities....

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University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 1QY United Kingdom
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