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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Z012

English Literature and American Studies (Extended Degree)

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

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Literature and American Studies (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our Joint Honours course in English Literature and American Studies allows you to combine the study of literary texts across a broad geographical and chronological range with a specific focus on the literature, culture, history, and politics of North America. Through inspired teaching and intellectual debate, we will nurture your passion by developing your creative and critical thinking. You will learn how to communicate effectively and solve complex problems as you develop an awareness of how past cultures, societies and texts shape our present and future. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Literature
Language and linguistics
Creative writing and American studies
UCAS Code:Z012
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ 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: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-03 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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers English Literature and American Studies (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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