The University of Nottingham
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.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £24000 £25000 £31500
25-75 percentile range £21500 - £27000 £21000 - £30000 £26500 - £37500


Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23210 £22300 £25655
25-75 percentile range £20112 - £26281 £16639 - £26628 £19820 - £31833

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.

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 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

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,

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Language and 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 Language and Literature BA (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
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

#22
University Guru Meta Ranking
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

    • #15 
    • #17 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

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About The University of Nottingham

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Student composition of The University of Nottingham

undergraduates:
27810
postgraduates:
7620
Total:
35430
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Where is this programme taught

University Park Campus
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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%)

  • 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.