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

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Brighton

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SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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At Brighton, our English Literature degree offers a fresh, modern approach while honouring the rich history of writing. You will dive into classic topics like Shakespeare and Victorian sexualities, but also explore contemporary issues like Black British literature, identity, and diversity. Our course takes a multidisciplinary, decolonised approach, connecting literature to philosophy, art history, to media, and making it relevant to today’s world. You will have the freedom to explore your ...Read more

At Brighton, our English Literature degree offers a fresh, modern approach while honouring the rich history of writing. You will dive into classic topics like Shakespeare and Victorian sexualities, but also explore contemporary issues like Black British literature, identity, and diversity. Our course takes a multidisciplinary, decolonised approach, connecting literature to philosophy, art history, to media, and making it relevant to today’s world. You will have the freedom to explore your literary passions, from poetry and novels to comics, gaming, and social media, with opportunities for placements and live projects.Our graduates leave us with vital employability skills in critical thinking, project management, and communication.


TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

- Staff are active researchers and writers who bring their expertise to your learning.- Option modules in the second and third years enable you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions.- Scrivener talks give you the chance to speak to a professional writer about their work.- Extracurricular activities such as the Performance and Community Research and Enterprise Group and the student-led Creative Writing Society.- Our focus on employability, including a placement, ensures you will graduate with a strong skill set.- Develop valuable transferable skills as a critical thinker, independent researcher with excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.- Excellent student support and a warm and encouraging community. - Weekly roundup of writing competitions and opportunities to encourage you to promote your work and consider future careers.- Professional feedback on any aspect of your writing from our resident Royal Literary Fund Fellow.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
82nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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100%
Average salary
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Literature in English graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Literature in English graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Niamh
29 Feb 24

The University of Brighton is a great place to study; in the heart of the city, you're only ever a stones throw away from the beach or the iconic Lanes. All the staff are..Read more

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Nneka
28 Feb 24

The public transport is really good, the campus is close to so many local amenities. I'm on Moulsecoomb campus and the issue that I have with it, is that it's too drab and grey...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 Grades / Points required

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

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

A-levels must include English language or combined English language and literature.

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

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits, to include at least 45 credits at Level 3. Access courses in Humanities, History or Politics are preferred.

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

Or equivalent combination of grades.

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

Popular A-level subjects

Literature in English

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

English Literature
55%
English Language
31%
History
26%
Psychology
24%
Sociology
21%
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Tuition fees

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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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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,842 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Niamh
29 Feb 24
English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
The University of Brighton is a great place to study; in the heart of the city, you're only ever a stones throw away from the beach or the iconic Lanes. All the staff are...
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Nneka
28 Feb 24
English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
The public transport is really good, the campus is close to so many local amenities. I'm on Moulsecoomb campus and the issue that I have with it, is that it's too drab and grey....
Read more
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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

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Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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