English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
Birmingham City University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of English Language and Literature BA (Hons) at Birmingham City University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Literature in English
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language 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 | £22500 | £21000 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £16000 - £23000 | £15000 - £28000 |
All Literature in English courses of Birmingham City University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Literature in English
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23210 | £22300 | £25655 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20112 - £26281 | £16639 - £26628 | £19820 - £31833 |
All Literature in English courses in the UK
Course Description
English Language and Literature degrees instil graduates with a vast range of skills, which are highly sought after by employers.
The BA (Hons) English Language and Literature course will support you in developing interdisciplinary skills in both areas, as well as the wider field of humanities.
You will have a unique opportunity to strengthen your critical skills in informed reading and analysis, whilst deepening your appreciation for language and literature. You will develop your writing, close-reading and research skills, and learn to express your arguments coherently and persuasively.
Your language studies will be applied to everyday and professional settings, allowing you to strengthen your understanding of communicative processes, while your literature studies will provide an opportunity to examine literature from all of the major periods, movements and genres. Your degree will allow you to tailor your studies to your individual interests.
Professional Placement Year
This course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.
If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.
Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.
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 Birmingham City University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All English Language courses of Birmingham City University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Language and Literature BA (Hons) at Birmingham City University
| 30% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 25% | Protective service occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above.
OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points. Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above.
NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points. Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above.
WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s). Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above.
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall. Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above.
Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Distinction overall. Applicants will be asked to complete an essay set by the department unless they are already holding or are working towards an A Level in English at grade C or above.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16085 | year 1 |
| International | £16085 | 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:
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 Birmingham City University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 18 different rankings
Positions of Birmingham City University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Birmingham City University in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #45
- #56
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 18 university rankings of Birmingham City University
About Birmingham City University
List of 271 Bachelor and Master Courses from Birmingham City University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Birmingham City University
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Total number of students enrolled at Birmingham City University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20675
- postgraduates:
- 5010
- Total:
- 25685
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Language”: 275 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about English Language and Literature BA (Hons) Birmingham City University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 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 £22500 15 months after graduation, £21000 3 years after graduation and £23000 after graduation.
- Managers, directors and senior officials (30%), Protective service occupations (25%), Elementary occupations (15%), Teaching Professionals (5%)
- Birmingham City University achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #56 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for Birmingham City University.
- English Language and Literature BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Birmingham City University.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 1.22% Percentile among all English Language students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024