English Literature BA (Hons)
Bristol, 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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Start date

16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Frenchay Campus

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16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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

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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 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
75/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
89th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
67th
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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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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El
04 Dec 23

Easy access to city centre Bus service is unreliable and expensive, even at student prices Lecturers are lovely New student accommodation on Frenchay is ugly Lots of options for..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

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T Level:

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No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

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Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent.

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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%
Sociology
17%
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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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15,850 per year

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Students from EU

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15,850 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest English Literature reviews

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Zsolt
05 Feb 24
English Literature with Writing BA (Hons)
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....
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El
04 Dec 23
English Literature with Writing BA (Hons)
Easy access to city centre Bus service is unreliable and expensive, even at student prices Lecturers are lovely New student accommodation on Frenchay is ugly Lots of options for...
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Bristol, University of the West of England
Bristol, University of the West of England , Bristol

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