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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WQ45
Drama and English Literature [with placement year]
Anglia Ruskin UniversityCambridge, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature [with placement year] at Anglia Ruskin University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Discover how our societies have shaped and been shaped by English literature, and explore different modes of performance. Grow into a confident, versatile and exciting drama practitioner, while exploring classic literature and genres ranging from sci-fi to children’s books. Performance is at the core of our degree. You’ll work on public productions and smaller-scale projects as you explore drama practices and texts from the 20th century onwards – as well as working on your own original pieces. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Shakespearean Drama and Performance
Twentieth Century Literature and Society
Contemporary Performance Practice
Literary Criticism and Textual Analysis
Modern Drama: Plays and Playwrights
Fiction Genres: From Science Fiction to Children's Literature
Devised Theatre and Original Creation
Professional Practice and Career Development
UCAS Code:WQ45
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,500 | £23,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,500 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
49%Learning resources
92%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Anglia Ruskin University
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