Edge Hill University
English BA (Hons)
Edge Hill University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of English BA (Hons) and other courses in English studies (non-specific) at Edge Hill University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English studies (non-specific).

Overall student satisfaction
95 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £21000 £18500 £22500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £27500 £15500 - £22500 £18500 - £26000


Salary of all UK Graduates of English studies (non-specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24021 £21921 £25778
25-75 percentile range £20021 - £27009 £16806 - £26546 £19635 - £31954

Course Description

Ready to immerse yourself in linguistics, independent thinking and English language? Want to explore new worlds in the pages of celebrated works of literature? Sharpen your skills in communication, research and self-expression in language and literature on our English degree.

Our BA (Hons) English degree is designed to investigate central themes and concepts across both English literature and language. From Brontë’s classics to the origins of dialects, we’ll cover over 3,000 years of literary history. You’ll also delve into areas such as sociolinguistics, language teaching, child language development, gender and sexuality.

Do you want to evaluate and examine topics from literary history to language change? The flexibility of our English degree gives you the power to shape your studies. Choose modules such as Contemporary American Literature, Modernisms or Forensic Linguistics from Year 2 onwards.

You’ll also get the chance to focus on a single author and study them extensively. Understand their writing against the historical, cultural and literary context in which they were written. In English language, you’ll examine key aspects, including its structure, sound system, history and real world applications.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of English BA (Hons) at Edge Hill University

30% Teaching Professionals
20% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Elementary occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

Assessment involves coursework and formal tests or examinations. Emphasis is placed on work produced in your own time or formally presented in class. You can expect to be assessed by critical essays, short analyses, individual/group oral presentations, poster presentations, research projects, blogs and group work. In your final year you may opt to write a dissertation on a specialised linguistic or literature theme, which you will research independently with one-to-one support from an expert supervisor.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English studies (non-specific)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

International students should visit our website for further information: www.edgehill.ac.uk/international
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees English BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 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)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Edge Hill University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Edge Hill University in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

    • #36 
    • #46 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 16 university rankings of Edge Hill University

About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University is located in Ormskirk, in North East England. EHU was established in 1885 with the mission to create opportunity from knowledge. The university's commitment to providing the best possible employment opportunities for its students is reflected in their Creative Edge facility, a modern and stylish hub where collaborating businesses work on projects with students, and conduct their recruiting activity. There are extensive options for transportation here, with rail connections via Liverpool and Preston, and the Edge Link Bus which comes every 20 minutes.

List of 158 Bachelor and Master Courses from Edge Hill University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Edge Hill University

undergraduates:
9965
postgraduates:
1920
Total:
11885
  • Studying at Edge Hill University as an International Student
  • What's life like in Halls of Residence? | Edge Hill University
  • The best things about studying at Edge Hill University
  • Edge Hill University: University Expectations vs Reality
  • English at Edge Hill University | Student Q&A Part One

Where is this programme taught

Ormskirk (Main Campus)
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
English and Spanish BA (Hons) University of Bristol - 8% 0% £9250 £26400 190 Bristol On campus Full-time
History and English BA (Hons) University of Greenwich 84% 10% 10% £9250 £16150 £17000 115 London On campus Full-time
English Language and Literature BA (Hons) Birmingham City University - - - £9250 £16085 - Birmingham On campus Full-time
English and Law BA (Hons) University of Strathclyde 90% 1% 4% £9250 £19600 204 Glasgow On campus Full-time
English Language and Literature BA (Hons) The University of Nottingham - - - £9250 £21500 - Nottingham On campus Full-time
Music and English BA (Hons) Royal Holloway, University of London - - - £9250 £23800 - Egham On campus Full-time
Education and English Literature BA (Hons) Liverpool Hope University - - - £9250 £12500 - Liverpool On campus Full-time
Law (Scots and English) Dual Qualifying LLB (Hons) University of Dundee - - - £9250 £20900 - Dundee On campus Full-time
English and French BA (Hons) Queen's University of Belfast 82% 5% 5% £9250 £20800 155 Belfast On campus Full-time
Criminology and English Language BA (Hons) Liverpool Hope University - - - £9250 £12500 - Liverpool On campus Full-time