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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QQ32
English Language and Literature (Including Year Abroad)
University of EssexColchester, England
4 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. How has English literature changed since the time of Shakespeare? What are the differences between literature written in the UK and literature written in other English-speaking countries? How has social and geographical mobility given rise to the formation of new accents and dialects of English? International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
English Language Structure and Grammar
Literature from Shakespeare to the Present
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
American and Caribbean Literatures
Early Modern English Literature
Literary Criticism and Textual Analysis
Language and Society
Creative Writing and Science Fiction
UCAS Code:QQ32
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£86,000
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 — University of Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £28,000 | £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
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%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
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
76%Learning resources
89%Student voice
72%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
76%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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