English BA (Hons)
University of Cambridge
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English studies (non-specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | £28000 | £26500 | £31000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £33000 | £22500 - £33000 | £24500 - £39500 |
All English studies (non-specific) courses of University of Cambridge
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
If you have a passion for literature, we have a challenging course that will inspire you in your reading and develop your critical and imaginative abilities. The English course at Cambridge balances a strong grounding in the core of English literature with the chance to explore literature from around the world, other art forms, the English language, and related intellectual traditions. You're taught by some of the most eminent writers and thinkers who, between them, teach and research almost every aspect of literature.
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 University of Cambridge
21% | Finance Professionals |
18% | Business and public service associate professionals |
13% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
9% | Teaching Professionals |
9% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Engineering professionals |
4% | Administrative occupations |
4% | Media Professionals |
2% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
Costs
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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Cambridge in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Cambridge in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #2
- #2
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a world-renowned collegiate research university in Cambridge, England. The university is made up of 31 semi-autonomous colleges, with more than 150 academic departments and faculties organised into six schools. Famous for its tough selection process, getting into Cambridge is often considered an achievement by itself!
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Student composition of University of Cambridge
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Cambridge by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13125
- postgraduates:
- 8100
- Total:
- 21225
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Studies”: 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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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023