University of Roehampton
English Literature BA (Hons)
University of Roehampton

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
71 /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 Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of literature in English 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 £22000 £26000
25-75 percentile range £16000 - £27000 £17000 - £26000 £21000 - £32000


Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23199 £21500 £25635
25-75 percentile range £20097 - £26243 £16503 - £26311 £19271 - £32000

Course Description

Why this course?

  • Ranked in the top 5 universities in London for English (Guardian University Guide 2024).
  • Ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK for student satisfaction in English (Complete University Guide 2022).
  • A diverse curriculum covering the traditional - including Shakespeare and Dickens - as well as modern issues, such as gender, multiculturalism and environmentalism in literature.
  • Teaching designed for you: the contact time you need to succeed, with timetables designed to recognise your wider commitments.

About this course

Words and stories have the power to change lives. At the University of Roehampton we take both a creative and a practical approach to exploring literature and the written word. On this course there is no limit to your imagination. As a member of Roehampton’s diverse and passionate community of readers, writers and thinkers, you will have the opportunity to encounter exciting texts and writers from around the globe; experience multicultural London through modern fiction, film, and television; find out about how Black writers have challenged the status quo; uncover ideas about gender and sexuality in writing over the ages; find out what Shakespeare's plays can tell us about 21st-century politics and delve into the history and future of children's literature.

This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement.

Skills

In our BA English Literature programme, our primary objective is to guide you towards graduation with a well-rounded and professional skillset. This entails cultivating your ability to become a discerning and adaptable reader, as well as honing your professional writing skills to seamlessly adjust your style to suit various contexts. You will also develop essential competencies in research, analysis, problem-solving, digital content creation, copywriting, and effective communication. Notably, you will gain practical experience through our in-house publisher, Fincham Press, adding a hands-on dimension to your learning. These three essential components of your education will empower you for an exciting and diverse career.

Career opportunities

Graduates of BA English Literature go on to work in a wider range of professional and leadership roles in the media, the public sector, the cultural heritage sector, the charity sector, the civil service, and industry. They become journalists, copywriters, podcasters, librarians, editors, teachers, social media marketers, policy advocates, and fundraising strategists - to name just a few. This is because they have learned to think deeply, and critically, about the culture that surrounds them, and to communicate complex ideas persuasively and accessibly for different audiences.

Teaching designed around you

At Roehampton, we want to provide you with the flexibility you need while you study, and the contact time to help you succeed. We schedule our teaching across no more than three days each week. Plus, we'll confirm which days these are well in advance of the start of term, so you can plan ahead. So, if you want to have more focused personal study time, a part-time job, need to balance family commitments, or want to reduce the time you spend commuting, we’re the ideal choice for you.

Student support available 24/7

At Roehampton, student support is available 7 days a week. Our committed academic staff will support, help and guide you throughout your studies and help you prepare for your future career. We also offer study, wellbeing and careers support on-campus and online, so you can get the help you need when you want it. We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

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 Literature BA (Hons) at University of Roehampton

35% Finance Professionals
30% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Administrative occupations
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Grade C at A-level, or an equivalent qualification, in an English or Humanities subject.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Please see https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate-entry-requirements/

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

with a minimum of 5.5 in each band

TOEFL (iBT) 80

with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20

PTE Academic 59

with no less than 59 in any band

Cambridge English Advanced

grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band

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)

EU £15000 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £15000 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note the fee amounts listed are from 2023. In some cases fees will increase for the following year.

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 University of Roehampton in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Roehampton in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

    • #50 
    • #61 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 17 university rankings of University of Roehampton

About University of Roehampton

The University of Roehampton is a government funded university in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The university began its existence as a women’s teacher training college, and only much later in 2004 became an officially recognised university. Roehampton is made up of four distinct colleges: Digby Stuart College, Froebel College, Southlands College and Whitelands College.

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undergraduates:
7405
postgraduates:
2765
Total:
10170
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