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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QP39

English Literature and Media Communications

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,330Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bath Spa University, the BA (Hons) English Literature and Media Communications provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Turn your passion for literature into a practical communications skill-set with our English Literature and Media Communications degree. - Understand the diverse perspectives in literature and communicate these in engaging and creative ways, across multiple platforms. - Prepare for a professional career in the thriving communications sector – whether in storytelling, journalism, marketing, PR or education. - Gain real-world experience: respond to briefs and manage projects. International tuition fees are £18,330 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 81% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Literary Analysis
Media and Digital Communications
Creative Writing and Storytelling
Journalism and Professional Writing
Cultural Representation and Identity
Social Media and Online Culture
Marketing Communications Strategy
Literature and Social Change
UCAS Code:QP39
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

Grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

A minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,330

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,990

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790 UK part time £4,895 International full time £18,330

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,500£30,000
3 years£17,500£22,500£26,000
5 years£20,500£25,000£30,000

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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
11%Studying
13%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
51%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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£1,500scholarship value
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£500scholarship value
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£650scholarship value
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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers English Literature and Media Communications as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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