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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q301

English Literature and Language

University of Westminster, London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Westminster, London, the BA (Hons) English Literature and Language 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 Literature and Language BA gives you the opportunity to study English literature by focusing on both the wider social context and the language that is being used. You'll be able to engage with an exciting variety of texts, both traditional (such as Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens) and non-traditional, alongside all sorts of other aspects of culture. You'll become a sophisticated reader of texts in their wider cultural contexts, at the same time as sharpening your skills in research. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

English Language and Linguistics Fundamentals
Literary Analysis and Critical Methods
Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
Nineteenth Century Literature
Twentieth Century and Contemporary Literature
Creative Writing and Textual Production
Language Variation and Sociolinguistics
Dissertation or Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:Q301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£32,500
3 years£18,500£24,000£29,000
5 years£23,000£29,000£35,500

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 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
12%Seeking Work
60%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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London offers English Literature and Language as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#79UK Ranking
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