English Language Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master

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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
51 /100
3364 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of English Language

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23254 £21958 £25402
25-75 percentile range £20169 - £26423 £16975 - £26483 £19959 - £31410

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23417 £22741 £27001
25-75 percentile range £18865 - £26415 £18192 - £26789 £21944 - £32056

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for English Language

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

Current jobs

Among graduates of English Language who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Typical employers for graduates of English Language

  • Educational Institutions
  • Local and National Government
  • Financial and Legal Firms
  • Voluntary and Charitable Organisations
  • Financial Firms

Specialisations within English Language

  • English Language and Literary Studies
  • Creative Writing
  • Victorian Studies
  • Fantasy Literature
  • Medieval Literature
  • Linguistics

Jobs of graduates of English Language (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of English Language at University of Brighton

15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15% Sales occupations
10% Welfare Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Language

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Language, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

English Language is the study of the history, grammar and use of English. Includes pronunciation and articulation.

The median salary of graduates of English Language was £23254 15 months after graduation, £21958 3 years after graduation and £25402 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for English Language studies:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Master of Arts (Honours) - MA (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)