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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q301

English Literature 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

Offered by York St John University, the BA (Hons) English Literature with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) programmes with Foundation Year are open to a wide range of students who do not yet have the qualifications to apply for an undergraduate degree programme in Humanities and Social Sciences. You may be a mature student who would like to work towards a degree; or you may have recently left further education without the qualifications required to access the degree programme of your choice. The Foundation Year offers you the opportunity to grow in confidence in academic study through the development of key skills and the exploration of diverse themes and cutting-edge developments ... 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

Academic Skills and Learning Development
Introduction to Literary Analysis
British Literature: From Medieval to Early Modern
World Literature and Cultural Perspectives
Writing for Academic Success
Critical Theory and Literary Criticism
Research Methods for Humanities
Contemporary Literature and Global Voices
UCAS Code:Q301
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 with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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