English Literature BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of English Literature BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Literature in English.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Literature in English
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Literature in English at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £18500 | £19000 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15000 - £25000 | £14500 - £22500 | £17000 - £27000 |
All Literature in English courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Literature in English
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23199 | £22438 | £25755 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20097 - £26243 | £16504 - £26686 | £19765 - £32000 |
All Literature in English Courses in the UK
Course Description
Our English Literature degree will fire your imagination by exploring the widest possible range of literary texts and cultures. We offer our students a superb choice of courses from the early medieval period to the present day.
You will discover a wide variety of approaches to literature and culture. Our course encourages you to read widely and to think critically about writing and its contexts, and the philosophical and political trends that shape the ways we read and write.
Upon completion of this course, you will have outstanding powers of expression and communication, augmented with specialist knowledge and research skills. You will discover your potential as an independent learner, while working within a nurturing and structured learning environment that will enable you to excel.
A degree in English Literature offers a “gold standard” training for any job where communication is key. Our modules will provide you with the skills you need to develop a comprehensive C.V. that demonstrates a diverse range of skills. Our graduates go into a very wide range of careers, including broadcasting, journalism, advertising and public relations, education, the Civil Service, finance and new media.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Literature BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 0% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 0% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
Costs
Tuition Fees English Literature BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| EU | £16520 | year 1 |
| International | £16520 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.
Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
Q300
University Rankings
of Aberystwyth University
among 17 universities in Wales
based on 27 different rankings
Positions of Aberystwyth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Aberystwyth University in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #3
- #40
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 27 university rankings of Aberystwyth University
About Aberystwyth University
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FAQ about English Literature BA (Hons) Aberystwyth University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £18500 15 months after graduation, £19000 3 years after graduation and £22500 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (25%), Managers, directors and senior officials (15%), Elementary occupations (10%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (10%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 67. This means that 67% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Aberystwyth University achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #40 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for Aberystwyth University.
- English Literature BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Aberystwyth University.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 126 which is among the
Percentile among all English Literature students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024