English Language Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff
The Open University 88% 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
University of Huddersfield 88% 0% 0% £6900 £16000 - online Full-time
The Open University 85% - 0% - - - online Part-time
London Metropolitan University 85% - 0% £6895 £6895 - online Full-time
The Open University - 5% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University 91% - 0% - - - online Part-time
University of Huddersfield 91% - 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University 91% - 0% - - - online Part-time
University of Birmingham 91% - 0% - - - online Part-time
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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of English Language

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21000 £21435 £25412
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £24500 £16972 - £25949 £19952 - £30870
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All English Language courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20448 £22216 £26232
25-75 percentile range £17854 - £24030 £17897 - £25875 £20793 - £31591
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for English Language

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

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

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within English Language

  • English Language and Literary Studies
  • Creative Writing
  • Victorian Studies
  • Fantasy Literature
  • Medieval Literature
  • Linguistics

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
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FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for English Language studies:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
  • Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

According to a 2019 study conducted at Northeastern University in the U.S., 83% of business executives considered an online degree from a well-known institution to have the same value as its equivalent on-campus degree. The same study found that respect for online degrees has been increasing dramatically over the last decade. The reputation of the institution is generally more important than whether the degree is obtained online. The COVID pandemic has erased any remaining stigma that online education may have had in the past.

English Language and Literature (Q39) - BA (Hons) at The Open University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 91 out of 100 among 155 respondents.