English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
The University of Nottingham

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of English Language and Literature BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
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 | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £25000 | £31500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £27000 | £21000 - £30000 | £26500 - £37500 |
All English Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23210 | £22300 | £25655 |
25-75 percentile range | £20112 - £26281 | £16639 - £26628 | £19820 - £31833 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Do you love nothing more than a good book? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to know how language works, or how it changes over time? If you love literature and are interested in the inner workings of your favourite texts, this is the course for you. You'll study English literature throughout history and learn how the language developed over time. This includes thinking about the uses and the themes, principles, techniques, values and significance of literary works in their contexts. There’s also chance to develop your creative writing, learning from expert staff who are published poets and authors themselves. Our huge choice of optional modules in everything from Vikings to drama means you can discover new passions, explore what you already love, and tailor your degree to what interests you the most. As you might expect, our staff are all prolific readers themselves, and the academic team are made up of published writers, poets and linguists. This means you will be supported by, and learning from, people with real-world publishing experience. And you will be studying in a UNESCO City of Literature, with inspiration never far away. This course is also available with a Foundation Year. You may also study English language and literature alongside multiple disciplines in our BA Liberal Arts.
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 Language and Literature BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
25% | Customer service occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
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)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
European Baccalaureate - 85% overall including 85% (8.5) in English,
Costs
Tuition Fees English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £21500 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £21500 | 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:
Q392
University Rankings
of The University of Nottingham
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 33 different rankings
Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Nottingham in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #15
- #17
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 33 university rankings of The University of Nottingham
About The University of Nottingham
List of 388 Bachelor and Master Courses from The University of Nottingham - Course Catalogue
Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Language”: 865 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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FAQ about English Language and Literature BA (Hons) The University of Nottingham
- 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 £24000 15 months after graduation, £25000 3 years after graduation and £31500 after graduation.
- Customer service occupations (25%), Teaching Professionals (15%), Finance Professionals (15%), Elementary occupations (10%)
- The University of Nottingham achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #17 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for The University of Nottingham.
- English Language and Literature BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Nottingham.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 154 which is among the
Percentile among all English Language students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024