University of Chester
English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
University of Chester

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of English Language and Literature BA (Hons) and other courses in English Language at University of Chester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.

Overall student satisfaction
77 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in English Language

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 £20000 £18000 £22000
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £22000 £14500 - £21500 £15500 - £26500


Salary of all UK Graduates of English Language

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23254 £21435 £25412
25-75 percentile range £20169 - £26423 £16972 - £25949 £19952 - £30870

Course Description

Develop a linguistic and critical understanding of the English language, whilst exploring the rich variety of its literature.

The study of the English language provides the perfect context for the analysis of literature, and the study of English literature enhances an understanding of the

language working in practice. The two disciplines complement each other, but also offer great variety of subject matter.

You will have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills for the advanced analysis of language and literature, and by the end of the course, you will be familiar with the major branches of language study, and will have studied a wide range of literature in a variety of contexts.

We offer an engaging and supportive atmosphere in which ideas about language and literature are shared. Group discussion is at the heart of the degree, making the study of language and literature exciting, varied and dynamic. You can customise your degree as you progress, so by the third year you might be taking several specialist optional modules as well as working on a dissertation in either English language or literature, whose title you have created, working individually with a lecturer to complete your project.

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 University of Chester

15% Teaching Professionals
15% Media Professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Finance Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Course assessment methods vary greatly, and may include traditional assessment methods such as coursework essays (of varying lengths) and examinations, but also various kinds of project work, exercises, presentations, seminar papers, reports, diaries and blogs.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Language

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
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)

EU £9250 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

Additional fee information

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

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
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of University of Chester in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Chester in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

    • #62 
    • #74 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 14 university rankings of University of Chester

About University of Chester

The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.

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