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Loughborough University · Undergraduate
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Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Literature (with placement year) at Loughborough University. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our English Literature degree is a fantastic opportunity to pursue your love of literature – studying texts from the Renaissance period right through to the twenty-first century. The course offers our most comprehensive survey of literary-historical development while retaining a high level of optional choice in second and third year. You’ll develop key skills, using different theoretical approaches to interpret texts across a number of genres, and will be able to tailor our English Literature degree to suit your interests. International tuition fees are £23,950 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 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | AAB AAB including English (Literature, Language or both) We may also consider A Level grades A*AC with grade A in English (Literature, Language or both) |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points 35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL English |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£23,950
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £24,500 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £33,000 | £39,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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Loughborough University · Undergraduate
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Loughborough University offers English Literature (with placement year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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