Oxford Brookes University
English Literature BA (Hons)
Oxford Brookes University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22438 £20448 £24818
25-75 percentile range £18849 - £25991 £15981 - £24541 £19498 - £30391

Course Description

In your first year, you’ll explore a wide range of local and global literature. You’ll study the relevance of Shakespeare to contemporary cultures, and develop essential skills in understanding and interpreting texts.

In year two you will explore two core themes: literary responses to the environment, and literary transgression and rebellion. You will also deepen your knowledge of literary movements, eras and genres that interest you. You can do a project on a topic of your choosing, and can also do work-related learning, gaining valuable experience for life after your degree. In your final year, you’ll choose from a range of topics, allowing you to engage with leading insights and approaches in the field. You can also produce a project on a specialist area that most interests you, in the form of a dissertation or another format of your choosing, such as a video documentary, podcast or exhibition. Throughout, you will be supported in developing your confidence and capabilities, enabling you to become a highly skilled, culturally informed and insightful graduate.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Literature, 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 Literature BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £15950 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.

You can spend your third year on a work placement. During your placement there is a fee which is paid to the university. It covers the cost of your placement tutor, and the support we provide whilst looking for a placement position and during your placement role.

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 Oxford Brookes University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Oxford Brookes University in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

    • #39 
    • #49 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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About Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University was established in 1865, in the town of Oxford. This higher education institution operates from three main campuses: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill - with a secondary campus in Swindon devoted to Nursing and a variety of CPD courses. This university performs strongly both in the areas of academics and athletics, holding prestigious achievements in both domains.

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Student composition of Oxford Brookes University

undergraduates:
11520
postgraduates:
2880
Total:
14400
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