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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q300

English

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the BA (Hons) English provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. English and Related Literature at York is unlike any other English degree. We have a unique approach to what literature is and does, how we read it, how we write about it and even how we make it. We offer a breathtaking choice of modules with an unsurpassed geographical and linguistic range, giving you the freedom to tailor your degree to your interests with the support of friendly and accessible tutors. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 92% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Literary Criticism and Theory
Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
Poetry Analysis and Interpretation
Narrative and Fiction Studies
Contemporary Literature and Culture
Creative Writing Practice
Classical Literature and Linguistics
Textual Production and Print Culture
UCAS Code:Q300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - A*AB

Essential Subjects: English Literature or English Language and Literature (or equivalent) at grade A is essential.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

With 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,700

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 York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,500£28,000
3 years£20,000£24,500£29,000
5 years£25,000£30,500£38,500

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
£24,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH19-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
40%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
95%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of York

University of York offers English as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
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