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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q320

English Literature

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Literature at Oxford Brookes University. Based in Oxford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. In your first year, you’ll explore a wide range of local and global literature. You’ll study the relevance of Shakespeare to contemporary cultures, and develop essential skills in understanding and interpreting texts. In year two you will explore two core themes: literary responses to the environment, and literary transgression and rebellion. International tuition fees are £17,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Shakespeare and Contemporary Culture
Literary Interpretation and Critical Analysis
Environmental Literature and Ecocriticism
Literature
Transgression and Rebellion
Literary Movements and Historical Contexts
Genre Studies and Literary Forms
Independent Research Project
Dissertation or Creative Final Project
UCAS Code:Q320
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic71

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,750

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 — Oxford Brookes University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,000£28,500
3 years£21,000£24,500£28,000
5 years£25,000£30,500£37,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

62%Working
11%Studying
13%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
51%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
75%
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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£2,000scholarship value
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About Oxford Brookes University

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