Sanctuary Scholarships
York St John University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) English Literature and Film Studies with Foundation Year at York St John University. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This route offers you a four year (full-time) degree course, which will include opportunities for you to engage with the subject area of your choice, to select from a range of subjects to broaden your knowledge and understanding, and will provide structured study skills support as you build your confidence to study at degree level. You will be taught alongside other students studying the Foundation Year from Social Sciences, Languages & Linguistics, Education, Religion & Philosophy and Media. The Foundation Year is delivered across three 10 week terms. International tuition fees are £14,000 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 £19,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
| UCAS Points | 48 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £23,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £19,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £24,500 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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York St John University · Undergraduate

York St John University offers English Literature and Film Studies with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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