English Literature Bachelor & Master in London

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6 Online English Literature Courses.
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475 English Literature Courses in the UK.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for English Literature

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

Current jobs

Among graduates of English Literature who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Specialisations within English Literature

  • 19th Century Literature
  • 20th Century Literature
  • Contemporary Literature
  • Medieval Literature
  • Caribbean Literature
  • American Literature
  • Shakespeare
  • Modernism
  • Feminism
  • Playwriting
  • Poetry

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in English Literature

  • Writing
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Independent working
  • Organisation
  • Plan and research written work
  • Articulating knowledge and understanding of texts
  • Lead and participate in discussions
  • Negotiation and teamwork

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of English Literature who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

Jobs of graduates of English Literature (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of English Literature at Anglia Ruskin University

20% Teaching Professionals
15% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Literature, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.