English BA (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of English BA (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English studies (non-specific).
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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 | £22000 | £19500 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27000 | £15000 - £24500 | £18500 - £28000 |
All English studies (non-specific) courses of Edinburgh Napier 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
A top 10 modern university in the UK for studying English
(3rd of 48) Complete University Guide 2020
This English degree will develop your critical skills and nurture your awareness of the enduring appeal of literature in the modern world.
Study English literature from Shakespeare to contemporary popular culture, via classic works of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. You’ll learn about these texts in their cultural-historical contexts and within wider theoretical frameworks, considering the ways they function in society. You’ll study English within exciting interdisciplinary contexts and benefit from the wide range of subject expertise within the English group.
Edinburgh is a vibrant city with a rich literary heritage, offering an excellent learning environment and lots of world-leading cultural events, such as the International Book Festival. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad through our exchange programmes.
This qualification will prepare you for a career in a number of areas of the cultural and creative industries and beyond.
Please visit our website for full course and module details
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 Edinburgh Napier University
30% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Minimum Year 1 Entry Requirements HNC - Pass in a related subject with B in the graded unit. Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements SQA Advanced Highers at BBC including English at Grade B. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma with DDD in a related subject plus A Level Grade B in English. GCE A-Levels at AAB including English. Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Costs
Tuition Fees English BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
EU | £15160 | year 1 |
International | £15160 | 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
University Rankings
Positions of Edinburgh Napier University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Edinburgh Napier 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 Edinburgh Napier University
Located on the outskirts of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Napier University delivers courses and programmes that have earned the institution recognition from QS University Rankings, as well as awards in the category of Student Satisfaction. The university operates from three separate campuses depending on the subject that the learner chooses to pursue - Sighthill, Craiglockhart, and Merchiston. Prospective students can expect to find Game Laboratories, Professional Music Studios, Conference Centres, and much more.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023