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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q300

English Literature

University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,100Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Literature at University of East Anglia UEA. Based in Norwich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Overview Do you feel excited when you see the words ‘Chapter One’? Do you want to discover how storytelling has shaped the world from ancient times to today? Are you ready to express your ideas with confidence, creativity, and originality? International tuition fees are £23,100 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Literary Analysis and Critical Theory
Medieval Literature
Early Modern Literature
Nineteenth-Century Literature
Twentieth-Century Literature
Contemporary Literature and Culture
Creative Writing and Composition
Dissertation in Literature
UCAS Code:Q300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

including English Literature, or one of the subjects listed below Contextual offer: BBB including English Literature, or one of the subjects listed below: English Language and Literature, English Language, History, Ancient History, History of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Politics, Government and Politics, Sociology, Drama, Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Psychology or Law

International Baccalaureate

33 points

including Higher Level 5 in English, History, Global Politics or Psychology

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,100

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£69,300

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of East Anglia UEA

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£25,000£30,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£27,000
5 years£22,000£27,500£35,000

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
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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: CAH19-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
12%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
57%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
98%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of East Anglia UEA

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