English Literature BA (Hons)
St Mary's University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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**Investigate identity, emotion, and society with our exciting English Literature degree**Trace connections between fiction and reality with our immersive English Literature degree. You will explore literature’s relationships with history, culture, and politics through various interdisciplinary perspectives. You will cover topics like:- London literature- underrepresented authors- unconventional literary forms- the ‘unconscious’- modernism.We offer a wide range of modules, so you can focus on ...Read more


Investigate identity, emotion, and society with our exciting English Literature degree

Trace connections between fiction and reality with our immersive English Literature degree. You will explore literature’s relationships with history, culture, and politics through various interdisciplinary perspectives. You will cover topics like:- London literature- underrepresented authors- unconventional literary forms- the ‘unconscious’- modernism.We offer a wide range of modules, so you can focus on whatever excites you.


A campus with vibrant literary history

Our BA English literature course emphasises relationships between writing and place. You will learn next to Strawberry Hill House, in which renowned gothic writer, Horace Walpole, designed and lived to inspire his work. As a result, your degree will be a fully immersive and geographically distinct learning experience.


Learn in the capital

We are only 30 minutes from central London. Therefore, you’ll have access to the capital’s diverse literature scene and world-renowned libraries. You can visit places like:- The British Library- Shakespeare’s Globe- The Sherlock Holmes Museum- The George Inn- Charles Dickens Museum.


Expert teaching and support

We welcome you into a close-knit and academically stimulating community. We value your experience, needs, and ambitions, so you will learn through small groups and one-to-one tutoring with experts.We rose 73 places for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide (2023).

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
87/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
94th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
72nd
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
70%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Kaitlyn
26 Feb 24

I was afraid to come to a small university, but i love it! You know all the students and are able to create a relationship with your lecturers...Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
02 Oct 14

I loved my time here. Well respected university for teachers. Long tradition and family feel to it. Staff were very supportive and ensured that over 90% of those who started our..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 - 28 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

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

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

One A-level should ideally be in English (either Language or Literature), but we may be able to consider applicants who are doing at least one other essay-writing subject, and can demonstrate an interest in English.We will generally make you an offer if your predicted grades are at the top of this range and you meet any subject specific requirements (where applicable). If your predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we can still consider your application but will also take into account subjects studied at Level 3, your GCSE (or equivalent) profile and/or relevant non-academic achievements, references and your motivation for study.

Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits including 45 credits at Level 3

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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
68%
History
27%
Psychology
26%
English Language & Literature
19%
Sociology
19%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

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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£16,320 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.

£16,320 per year

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Students from International

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£16320 Per year

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Kaitlyn
26 Feb 24
English Literature BA (Hons)
I was afraid to come to a small university, but i love it! You know all the students and are able to create a relationship with your lecturers....
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SR
Student Reviewer
02 Oct 14
I loved my time here. Well respected university for teachers. Long tradition and family feel to it. Staff were very supportive and ensured that over 90% of those who started our...
Read more
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St Mary's University
St Mary's University Waldegrave Road Twickenham Hounslow TW1 4SX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Strawberry Hill  0.2 miles away
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