UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QT37

English and American Literature

Name: English and American Literature
Price: 9535 GBP
Availability: InStock

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, England

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3 yearsDuration

£26,800Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

72%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English and American Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. On BA English & American Literature, you will have the opportunity to explore the distinct but interrelated literary traditions of two nations and cultures spanning five centuries, from the early 1600s to the present day. This degree is directly informed by the creative and critical mix of academic experts in the College's top-rated English department. You will begin the degree with a grounding in the two distinct literary cultures, then you choose options allowing you to explore different periods, genres and topics. International tuition fees are £26,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of English Literature

American Literature and Culture

Critical Literary Theory

Nineteenth-Century American Writing

Modern and Contemporary Poetry

Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama

African-American Literary Traditions

Dissertation or Special Subject

UCAS Code:QT37

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required: A Level Grade B in an essay based subject.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,5,5, at Higher level OR 32 points overall, including Higher Level Essay-based subject

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7	5.5	5.5	7	5.5
PTE Academic	69	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,400

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 — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£30,000	£37,000
3 years	£20,500	£25,500	£31,000
5 years	£24,500	£31,000	£38,500

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▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£25,500

UK average

£25,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 24% above UK average salary

This course

£31,000

UK average

£25,000

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

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working

5%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

55%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

Course-level data

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

77%

Overall

Teaching on my course

72%

Learning opportunities

59%

Assessment and feedback

67%

Academic support

83%

Organisation and management

90%

Learning resources

93%

Student voice

73%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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