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University of Birmingham · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QV3H
English Literature and History of Art
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Birmingham, the BA (Hons) English Literature and History of Art provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Learn from world-class researchers and access literature and artworks in our outstanding research library and on-campus art gallery. You’ll discover visual and literary themes through a broad range of perspectives, exploring global and culturally significant narratives and art. In this flexible degree, you'll explore art and literature from a wide range of perspectives. 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 Literary Texts and Contexts
Visual Analysis and Interpretation
British Literature from Medieval to Modern
Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary
Critical Theory and Cultural Studies
Global Narratives and Postcolonial Perspectives
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature and Art
Dissertation in English Literature and History of Art
UCAS Code:QV3H
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB To include A level English Literature or English Language and Literature |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Language and Literature. |
🗣️ 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
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📊 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 | £25,000 | £27,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £25,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £32,500 | £41,000 |
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
£25,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-02 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
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
75%Academic support
82%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
82%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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