English Literature Bachelors & Masters in London
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385 English Literature Courses in the UK.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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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).
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Jobs of graduates of English Literature (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Literature at Anglia Ruskin University
20% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | 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 |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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