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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q390

English Language and Literature

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BA (Hons) English Language and Literature provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Ready to discover the power of literature and language? On our English Language and Literature course, you will study fantastically stimulating and distinctive modules that range from Shakespeare to contemporary fiction, and that explore how the English language works, where it comes from, and why people use English in different ways. We aspire to help you as you help yourself in becoming a ‘citizen scholar’ who is able to think independently and make your own contribution to the world. As part of this, we ensure that you engage with advanced linguistic concepts and literature from arou... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fantastically stimulating and distinctive modules that range from Shakespeare to contemporary fiction
That explore how the English language works
Where it comes from
Why people use English in different ways
UCAS Code:Q390
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£79,400

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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,000£20,500£24,500
5 years£21,000£26,000£31,500

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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
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

70%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers English Language and Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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