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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QW36

English Literature and Film

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the BA (Hons) English Literature and Film 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. Delve into the study of storytelling at Birmingham - immerse yourself in the imaginative worlds of writers across cultures and societies. You’ll explore the power that narratives hold in our society. Develop the mixed media analytical and practical skills you need to succeed in the industry. 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

Narrative and Literary Analysis
Victorian Literature and Culture
Early English Literature and Medieval Texts
Modernism: Literature and Aesthetics
Film History and Screen Cultures
Television Aesthetics and Theory
Creative Writing and Storytelling
Literature and Film in Global Contexts
UCAS Code:QW36
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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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 at HL 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Shakespeare and Beyond B 10 Approaches to Critical Reading 10 Approaches to Literary Cultures 10 Year 2 2027/28 Session A minimum of 40 credits and a maximum of 80 credits must be taken in each discipline (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 c

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£20,500£24,000£28,000
5 years£24,000£30,500£36,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Enhanced Chamberlain Award

University of Birmingham · Undergraduate

£3,500scholarship value
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers English Literature and Film as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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