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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q300
English
King's College London, University of LondonLondon, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by King's College London, University of London, the BA (Hons) English provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our dynamic English BA degree offers a varied literature syllabus with areas of study ranging from medieval performance to contemporary poetry, global fiction, and creative writing. With many optional modules to choose from, you can shape your own specialism by selecting the topics that interest you most. You’ll learn how to apply a range of theoretical and historical approaches to literary study and develop essential skills in critical thinking, expression, and research at one of the oldest English departments in the country. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Ranging from medieval performance to contemporary poetry
Global fiction
Creative writing
UCAS Code:Q300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA Must include English Literature, or combined English Language and Literature. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points Must include grade 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. 36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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 — King's College London, University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £29,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £22,000 | £25,500 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £33,000 | £42,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
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💼 Employment Breakdown
74%Working
5%Studying
7%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
69%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
88%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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About King's College London, University of London
King's College London, University of London offers English as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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