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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QL33

English and Sociology

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Leeds, the BA (Hons) English and Sociology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree gives you the chance to combine the study of two very human subjects. You’ll learn about the ways in which societies are organised and structured, as well as one of humanity’s most popular forms of cultural expression – literature. You’ll be introduced to the key principles of sociology and study English literature across all genres and periods. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £26,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

American fiction
Drugs policy
Refugee narratives
Class division
Global African writing
Digital humanities or disability studies
UCAS Code:QL33
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

including A in English (Language, Literature or Language and Literature).

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6 in English at Higher Level and 5 points in Mathematics at Standard Level.

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£29,370

Home Student Fee

£26,500

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 Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£32,000
3 years£20,500£25,000£28,500
5 years£25,000£29,000£39,000

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
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
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: CAH15-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
61%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
82%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Sanctuary Scholarship

University of Leeds · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
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Sanctuary Scholarship

University of Leeds · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Leeds

About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers English and Sociology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#77QS World
#13UK Ranking
34,580+Students
276+Courses
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