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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q300

English Literature

University of Warwick
Coventry, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,870Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Literature at University of Warwick. Based in Coventry, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study at one of the world’s top universities for English. Our degree will spark your passion for reading and writing, and develop your intellectual, political, and creative responses to literature and the world. As your understanding of literature and yourself is transformed, you will be prepared for an array of careers that value strong communication skills and critical thinking. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 93% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Literary Analysis and Critical Theory
Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
The Novel: Development and Innovation
Poetry from the Romantic Period to the Present
Medieval Literature and Culture
Modern and Contemporary Writing
American Literature and Transatlantic Cultures
Dissertation or Extended Essay Project
UCAS Code:Q300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

AAA / A*AB to include grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined). Offers exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

To include 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined).

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,870

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£83,610

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 Warwick

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£29,000
3 years£21,000£27,000£36,500
5 years£27,500£36,500£47,000

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
£27,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 46% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 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

60%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%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
93%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
62%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Warwick

University of Warwick offers English Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#14UK Ranking
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