English BA (Hons)
Brunel University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of English BA (Hons) and other courses in English Studies (Non-Specific) at Brunel University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of Brunel University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Studies (Non-Specific) 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 | £24000 | £23000 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £30000 | £18000 - £28500 | £21500 - £33500 |
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of Brunel University
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies (Non-Specific)
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24021 | £21921 | £25778 |
25-75 percentile range | £20021 - £27009 | £16806 - £26546 | £19635 - £31954 |
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses in the UK
Course Description
If you can get lost in a book for hours on end, and enjoy writing or even drama, English is a natural choice. Storytelling is part of every culture and reveals much about a person’s lived experience, values and aspirations within a given time.
English BA at Brunel is the opportunity to uncover the richness of English literature history – its periods, genres and diverse storytellers – through a set of underlying themes.
Your journey will commence with a module on ‘Reading Resilience’ to help equip you with the required skills and competencies relevant to literary studies, so you can approach any topic with confidence.
After a first year of modules that pass through modern literature and formative texts to help develop your critical reading, your exploration in English is very much down to your own interests and choices.
In years two and three a wealth of optional modules await you, covering every period and genre from Shakespeare to Jane Austen, postcolonial writing to the women’s movement, with plenty of choice in contemporary and genre fiction like comedy, science fiction and horror.
Throughout your literature degree you will be encouraged to express your own thoughts and creativity in your coursework and seminars, which will help you to grow as a critic and writer.
An English degree will equip you with personal skills employers’ prize in graduates – not just exceptional written and verbal communication, but also the ability to communicate collaboratively in a team towards an agreed goal.
As part of your English BA you will learn to participate and present confidently in seminars, communicate your ideas effectively in writing, and to critically evaluate relevant themes within texts that frequently cross into other disciplines such as history and politics.
Opt for a placement year and you will gain hands-on work experience while you study which will further increase your attractiveness to employers when you graduate.
Outside of your classroom, you can look forward to events and activities organised by the Brunel Centre for Contemporary Writing, including the annual Hillingdon Literary Festival: a free weekend of literary performances from internationally renowned authors, writing workshops and lively debates right here on campus.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English BA (Hons) at Brunel University
25% | Customer service occupations |
15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection |
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TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
Costs
Tuition Fees English BA (Hons)
Ireland | £6935 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £6935 | year 1 |
EU | £6935 | year 1 |
England UK | £6935 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6935 | year 1 |
Scotland | £6935 | year 1 |
Wales | £6935 | year 1 |
International | £13245 | year 1 |
EU | £14570 | year 1 |
International | £14570 | 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 Brunel University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Brunel University in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About Brunel University
Established in 1957, Brunel University is located in the large town of Uxbridge, in suburban London. Thanks to its location, Brunel University has numerous public transport connections to London, which students make use of for expanding their options when it comes to work experience placements. The admission rate is lower than in many universities, so applicants should prepare their personal statements and interviews well when applying to enrol here.
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Student composition of Brunel University
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Total number of students enrolled at Brunel University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11215
- postgraduates:
- 4730
- Total:
- 15945
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Studies”: 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