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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q311

English Literature

Coventry University
Coventry, England
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3 yearsDuration
£1,900Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Literature at Coventry University. Based in Coventry, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Embrace the complexity of writers and other creators, investigating not just novels and poetry but also images and film, pamphlets, speeches, graphic novels and games, drama and memes. Examine classic and contemporary works and encounter diverse voices. Develop the critical thinking, analytical and communication skills needed to prepare for a range of careers. Dive into diverse literature: explore a range of texts and topics and delve into traditional works like Romanticism and Shakespeare. International tuition fees are £1,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

What makes characters and settings strange in Gothic and speculative fiction
Ways that filmmakers have constructed characters and places
How activists have used words and stories to call for their rights during the Enlightenment
the Victorian era and now
UCAS Code:Q311
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Specific A Level subjects not required

International Baccalaureate

29 points

Any subject.

UCAS Points57

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£5,700

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 — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£24,000£30,000
3 years£19,000£23,500£26,000
5 years£22,000£27,500£32,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

65%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
30%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
95%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

Guaranteed

Coventry University Group Scholarship

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Open to your course
Merit

Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Coventry University

About Coventry University

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

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#61UK Ranking
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