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

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Peel Park Campus 1

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Peel Park Campus 1

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Do you know your Austen from your Orwell? Your Conrad from your Woolf? Whether you’re a self-proclaimed bookworm, practising poet or budding academic, this English literature degree provides the tools you need to take the first step in your literary career.Over the course of three years, you’ll delve into the world of words, studying literature through the lens of diverse theoretical perspectives, including Marxism, feminism and structuralism. You’ll critically analyse literature from a wide ...Read more

Do you know your Austen from your Orwell? Your Conrad from your Woolf? Whether you’re a self-proclaimed bookworm, practising poet or budding academic, this English literature degree provides the tools you need to take the first step in your literary career.Over the course of three years, you’ll delve into the world of words, studying literature through the lens of diverse theoretical perspectives, including Marxism, feminism and structuralism. You’ll critically analyse literature from a wide range of genres – from Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, to Irish literature and contemporary poetry.Looking for a course with an interdisciplinary focus? Studying English literature at Salford means you’ll also have the chance to choose from modules specialising in language, film adaptation and creative writing, giving you the opportunity to tailor your studies to the areas of literature that interest you most.What’s more, this course also received 100% overall student satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).


You will:

- Learn from internationally renowned researchers who are also committed and enthusiastic teachers- Develop your ability to critically analyse pieces of literature and present written arguments with clarity and persuasion- Gain the skillsets and knowledge needed to take the first step in your professional literary career


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Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
93rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Literature in English graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Literature in English graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Kira
11 Feb 25

Salford offers many facilities including an affordable gym, lovely people and even a makerspace with free use of 3D printing machines..Read more

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Lynette Reed
10 Oct 24

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 31 Grades / Points required

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

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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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104 - 112 UCAS tariff points to be obtained from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent. Must include Grade C or above in a Humanities subject.General Studies accepted.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. Must include Grade C or above in a Humanities based subject

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. Must include Grade C or above in a Humanities based subject.

To be obtained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent. Must include a Humanities based subject

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points in a Humanities based subject; English Language, English Literature, Humanities & Social Science, Creative Writing & Media, Humanities & Careers in Education, Teacher Training

Must include a Humanities based subject.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. Must include Grade C or equivalent in a Humanities based subject.

Must include a Humanities based subject.

Must include a Humanities based subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Literature in English

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

English Literature
54%
English Language
46%
Psychology
21%
Media Studies
20%
Sociology
17%
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Kira
11 Feb 25
English Literature BA (Hons)
Salford offers many facilities including an affordable gym, lovely people and even a makerspace with free use of 3D printing machines...
Read more
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Lynette Reed
10 Oct 24
English Literature BA (Hons)
Really good...
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University of Salford
University of Salford , Salford

Located just minutes from Manchester’s vibrant city centre, the University of Salford is a hub of contemporary learning...

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