English Literature and Publishing (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of English Literature and Publishing (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Literature in English at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Literature in English.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Literature in English courses of Bath Spa University
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 | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £20000 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £16500 - £24000 | £17500 - £30000 |
All Literature in English courses of Bath Spa University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Literature in English
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23148 | £21554 | £25662 |
25-75 percentile range | £20050 - £26190 | £16536 - £26352 | £19298 - £32056 |
All Literature in English courses in the UK
Course Description
Turn your passion for words into a practical skill set. Learn to shape stories, information and ideas for print, digital and beyond with our English Literature and Publishing degree.
- Explore literature though diverse perspectives and communicate ideas in engaging and creative ways.
- Develop practical skills in copywriting, editing, layout, web and project management, and work on real-life projects and briefs.
- Graduates from this course have gone on to work with leading employers including Oxford University Press, Penguin Random House and Future Publishing.
Our English Literature and Publishing degree has been designed to enable you to acquire specialised subject knowledge while developing practical and professional skills that you can apply to a wide range of industries and careers.
English Literature introduces you to an incredible range of literary worlds. From classic texts to new and unfamiliar writing, you'll be asked to think differently about what ‘literature’ can be and to explore original ways of reading and analysing it. We’ll ask you to place your reading in wider contexts, and to draw on other disciplines to deepen your understanding and sharpen your insights.
It’s not just about reading and analysing texts – you’ll also learn vital professional skills. English Literature and Publishing will help you develop creativity, analysis, communication and collaboration skills, which can open up a diverse range of possible careers. We’ll support you in learning how to manage projects, work with your peers, and collaborate in our partnership projects. We’ll equip you with a wide range of the latest digital making skills, such as Adobe InDesign, web, and multimedia social content, alongside core publishing skills such as copywriting and editing, design, layout and marketing. You’ll carve out your own role and graduate with industry experience and a stunning digital portfolio of your work.
You'll also have access to key industry resources such as Nielsen Bookscan, where you can explore book sales data and monitor consumer trends, and the entire suite of Adobe creative software as well as Society of Young Publishers South West events, some of which are hosted at the University.
Why choose this combination?
Learning to read, think about and interpret literature can inform and enhance the ways we communicate - and publishing is a natural outlet for expressing these different perspectives. Publishing is one of the UK’s largest creative industries, which shapes and presents content across a wide range of subjects and for a variety of publications, from books and magazines to innovative apps and websites.
Professional Placement Year
This optional placement year provides you with the opportunity to identify, apply for and secure professional experience, normally comprising one to three placements over a minimum of nine months. Successful completion of this module will demonstrate your ability to secure and sustain graduate-level employment. Before your Professional Placement Year, you'll work to secure your placement, constructing a development plan with your module leader and your placement coordinator from our Careers and Employability team.
By completing the module, you'll be entitled to the addition of 'with Professional Placement Year' to your degree title.
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.
All Literature in English courses of Bath Spa University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Literature in English courses of Bath Spa University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Literature and Publishing (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
25% | Customer service occupations |
20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Literature in English
All Literature in English courses of Bath Spa University
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | For visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each component. |
Costs
Tuition Fees English Literature and Publishing (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16675 | year 1 |
International | £16675 | year 1 |
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:
January 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)
University Rankings
Positions of Bath Spa University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Bath Spa University in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #46
- #56
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 9 university rankings of Bath Spa University
About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.
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Student composition of Bath Spa University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bath Spa University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 7335
- postgraduates:
- 1285
- Total:
- 8620
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Literature”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023