English and Law BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 180 graduates of English and Law BA (Hons) and other courses in Law at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Law.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Law
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Law 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 | £22500 | £24000 | £32000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £27000 | £19500 - £28500 | £25000 - £39000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Law
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23812 | £23504 | £28146 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20290 - £28302 | £18108 - £30171 | £21304 - £38296 |
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Course Description
As an English student at Strathclyde you'll enjoy the best of old and new: a grounding in the classics as well as an insight into new fields of literature. There's a number of ways you can study Law at Strathclyde. You can study the BA degree or in combination with another subject. For professional qualifications in Law students follow the LLB programme. Law involves the study of the obligations, duties and rights which every member of society has in relation to one another and to the State.
Why English and Law at Strathclyde?
Read texts from a wide range of literary periods, and debate key issues such as identity, race, gender, what it is to be a human. Work with staff who are world-leading researchers and prize-winning novelists and poets and benefit from their cutting-edge approaches to the study of literature, language, writing and theory. The link drawn between critical and creative approaches make Strathclyde’s a unique approach to the subject. Cultivate employable skills in written and verbal communication, analysis of complex cultural ideas and creative thinking.
Your Career
Graduates can be found in areas such as teaching, publishing, the Civil Service and the media. Recent employers include Apple, the BBC, and Education Scotland.
Recent graduate job roles include:
Film Director
Lecturer
Researcher
Regional Marketing Coordinator
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 and Law BA (Hons) at University of Strathclyde
| 45% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 11% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 9% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 2% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Teaching Professionals |
| 2% | Elementary occupations |
| 2% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Law
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Costs
Tuition Fees English and Law BA (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £19600 | year 1 |
| International | £19600 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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, 2026
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:
QM31
University Rankings
of University of Strathclyde
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #3
- #19
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Strathclyde
About University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.
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FAQ about English and Law BA (Hons) University of Strathclyde
- 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 £22391 15 months after graduation, £24000 3 years after graduation and £32000 after graduation.
- Welfare and housing associate professionals (45%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (11%), Media Professionals (9%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (5%)
- 180 graduates rated the course 87. This means that 87% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Strathclyde achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #19 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for University of Strathclyde.
- English and Law BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Strathclyde.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 204 which makes it one of the 12.06% most difficult courses to enter among all Law students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024