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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q390

English Language and Literature

University of Greenwich
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,975Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Greenwich, the BA (Hons) English Language and Literature provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our English language and literature degree combines the study of English language, communication and literature. The language element of our degree in English language and literature will introduce you to the properties of English, from the structure of words and sentences to the use of language in society. The literary aspect explores challenging texts and new ways of reading, tackling everything from drama and visual narratives to fiction and poetry. You can also study a foreign language, undertake a work placement, or develop the skills needed to follow a career in journalism. International tuition fees are £17,975 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

English Language Structure and Grammar
Literature and Critical Theory
Linguistics and Language in Society
Poetry and Prose Analysis
Phonetics and Phonology
Dramatic Texts and Performance
Historical Development of English
Research Methods and Academic Writing
UCAS Code:Q390
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,975

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,925

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 Greenwich

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,000£30,000
3 years£17,500£24,000£28,500
5 years£21,000£27,500£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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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£5,750scholarship value
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£1,000scholarship value
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£2,000scholarship value
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About University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich offers English Language and Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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