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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q300
English
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£18,220Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
97%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the BA (Hons) English provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. We are a top 3 modern university in the UK for English The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 This English degree will develop your critical skills and nurture your awareness of the enduring appeal of literature in the modern world. Study English literature from Shakespeare to contemporary popular culture, via classic works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. You’ll learn about these texts in their cultural-historical contexts and within wider theoretical frameworks, considering the ways they function in society. 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 97% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Early Modern Literature and Drama
Nineteenth-Century Fiction and Poetry
Twentieth-Century Literature and Modernism
Literary Theory and Critical Practice
Shakespeare and Renaissance Contexts
Contemporary Literature and Popular Culture
Literature
History and Society
Dissertation and Independent Study
UCAS Code:Q300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Including English or Literary subject* |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5 including English or a Literary subject*. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,220
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,880
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,500 | £21,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £26,500 | £33,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-01 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
65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
94%
Overall
Teaching on my course
97%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
94%Learning resources
91%Student voice
91%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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