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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 8H25

English Literature

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Literature at Bangor University. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our English Literature degrees explore 1,000 years of literary history, discovering a multitude of genres, such as Comedy, Gothic and Children’s fiction. You’ll be encouraged to think and write critically and creatively, developing valuable communication and social skills that will be highly attractive to future employers. As one of the oldest English Literature departments in the UK, we have a strong history of world-class research and teaching. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £17,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Medieval Literature and Culture
Renaissance Drama and Poetry
Victorian Novels and Society
Modernist Literature and Aesthetics
Gothic and Genre Fiction
Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
Children's Literature and Imagination
Dissertation and Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:8H25
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Bangor University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,000£21,000£24,000
3 years£13,000£17,500£23,000
5 years£17,500£23,000£28,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 30% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
20%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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers English Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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