English Literature BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Leicester Campus

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SEP-24

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3 Years

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

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Leicester Campus

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Study an exciting range of literature in English, from writers across the globe and on subjects including the novel, Victorian and Romantic literature, Shakespeare, text technologies and modernism. Learn how texts work, and debate literature’s role in society both now and throughout history, whilst developing skills in critical analysis, creative thinking and research. You can select a route through this degree in Creative Writing, Drama, Education, English Language, Film, History, Journalism ...Read more

Study an exciting range of literature in English, from writers across the globe and on subjects including the novel, Victorian and Romantic literature, Shakespeare, text technologies and modernism. Learn how texts work, and debate literature’s role in society both now and throughout history, whilst developing skills in critical analysis, creative thinking and research. You can select a route through this degree in Creative Writing, Drama, Education, English Language, Film, History, Journalism or Media.By studying English Literature at DMU you’ll join a lively and welcoming academic community – a group of people who are friendly, supportive and passionate about literature. You’ll receive excellent teaching from internationally-renowned academics and will be taught to articulate your ideas with confidence while writing with fluency and flair.We’re proud that our English Literature graduates enter a wide range of professions including media, marketing, publishing, teaching, public relations and the civil service.


Key features

* Learn from world-renowned academics and internationally-acclaimed guest speakers who have previously included writers Kate Forsyth and Carol Ann Duffy.* Select a route through this degree in Creative Writing, Drama, Education, English Language, Film, History, Journalism or Media. These carefully chosen routes will complement and enrich your understanding of your main subject, alongside broadening your skillset to give you a wider range of career paths available upon graduation.* 90% of students were satisfied overall with the course (National Student Survey, 2022).* Explore print and digital humanities and learn to use a hand printing press or gain practical training in programming language HTML through options to explore the production of literary texts from our Centre for Textual Studies.* Experience a range of teaching activities and a variety of assessment methods, ensuring your learning remains dynamic and enabling you to develop a broader range of skills.* Gain valuable workplace experience through placement and internship opportunities. Our students have worked with the National Space Centre, the English Association, Age Concern, the Leicester Mercury, and local schools and colleges.* Develop a range of transferable skills that make English graduates extremely employable and sought after in the workplace, find out more. Our graduates succeed in wide-ranging careers with big names that include Penguin Random House, HomeStyle magazine, the BBC and Pan Macmillan.


If you are interested in advanced entry into Year 3 of this course, please visit the DMU website for the course details:

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/pre-edu-2030/english-literature-ba-degree/english-literature-ba-degree.aspx

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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16/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
51st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
109th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Pari
16 Oct 23

I'm currently on my third year at DMU (studying English Literature), and I've honestly never felt so optimistic about my future. I've made some amazing friends, I've been able to..Read more

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Sophie
08 Mar 23

De Montfort University is a really cool looking modern city campus. The support from teachers is great with constant feedback and support. It’s a great university for people..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

C in English Language or Literature

- Five GCSEs A*-C (9-4)

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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
49%
English Language
41%
English Language & Literature
26%
History
23%
Psychology
19%
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England

£9,250 per year

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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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£15,750 per year

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Pari
16 Oct 23
English Literature BA (Hons)
I'm currently on my third year at DMU (studying English Literature), and I've honestly never felt so optimistic about my future. I've made some amazing friends, I've been able to...
Read more
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Sophie
08 Mar 23
English Literature BA (Hons)
De Montfort University is a really cool looking modern city campus. The support from teachers is great with constant feedback and support. It’s a great university for people...
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De Montfort University
De Montfort University , Leicester

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a leading UK institution with a focus on diversity and careers....

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