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University of Birmingham · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q30A
English Language and Literature
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Birmingham, the BA (Hons) English Language and Literature provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Interested in how we as humans communicate? Dive into the complementary studies of the spoken and written word. Develop your understanding of language and how it is analysed alongside the study of literature and a wide span of literary genres and conventions. 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
English Language: Structure and Systems
Literature and Critical Theory
History of the English Language
Phonetics and Phonology
Shakespeare: Texts and Contexts
Modern and Contemporary Literature
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Language Acquisition and Psycholinguistics
UCAS Code:Q30A
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB To include A Level English Literature or A Level English Language and Literature |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Literature and Language. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Module title Credits Stylistics 20 The Structure of English 20 A minimum of 40 credits and a maximum of 80 credits must be taken in each discipline in both years (subject to a total number of 120 credits in each year). English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) st
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £24,000 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £29,000 | £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
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-02 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%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
100%Learning resources
86%Student voice
76%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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