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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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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 Dec 20, 2022
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 Dec 20, 2022
Jobs of graduates of English Literature (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Literature at University of Greenwich
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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English Literature with Creative Writing - BA (Hons) at University of Greenwich received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 10 respondents.