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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q300

English Literature

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,750Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Why study English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University? - Ranked in the top 20% of English degrees in the UK, and joint-best English degree in the North West (The Times UK University Rankings 2025) - 100% of students on this course said LJMU offered activities and resources to prepare them for the next step in their career (National Student Survey 2025) - You'll be taught by leading scholars who have published books and articles on a wide-range of topics - You'll study a range of literary texts and genres from the early modern period to the present day, including world ... International tuition fees are £17,750 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 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
Literary Theory and Criticism
The Novel: Development and Form
Poetry and Poetic Traditions
World Literatures in English
Contemporary Literature and Culture
American Literature
Dissertation in English Literature
UCAS Code:Q300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: Maximum 20 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,250

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 — Liverpool John Moores University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,000£25,500
3 years£16,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£20,000£25,500£30,500

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 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
£25,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

60%Working
11%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
58%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
97%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
81%
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 Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers English Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#851QS World
#50UK Ranking
25,650+Students
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