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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q401

English Literature and Religion with Foundation Year

York St John University
York, England
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4 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Literature and Religion with Foundation Year at York St John University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you enjoy seeing things from different perspectives and exploring new ways of thinking, Literature and Religion is the degree for you. On this varied and flexible joint honours degree your learning will never be confined to academic theory. We always relate the topics we discuss back to issues which affect peoples lives. 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.

What You'll Learn

Foundation English Skills
Foundation Religious Studies
British Literature and Culture
World Religions and Belief Systems
Literary Theory and Critical Analysis
Theology and Contemporary Ethics
Literature and Identity
Religion
Power and Society
UCAS Code:Q401
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£56,000

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
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: CAH19-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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
97%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
99%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About York St John University

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

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