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English Literature Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | ||||
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Arts and Humanities (English Literature) (R14-L) BA (Hons) - online | The Open University | 88% | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time | |
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English Literature and Creative Writing (Q86) BA (Hons) - online | The Open University | 89% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time | |
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Modern Literature MA (PG) - online | University of Wales | 89% | - | 0% | £7800 | £15000 | - | online Part-time | |
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English Literature (Q66) BA (Hons) - online | The Open University | 94% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time | |
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English Literature MA - online | Northumbria University | 94% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time | |
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Victorian Gothic: History, Literature and Culture (Distance Learning) MA - online | University of Portsmouth | 94% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Full-time | |
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English Literature (F88) MA - online | The Open University | 94% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time | |
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Literature and Culture (online) MA - online | University of Hertfordshire | 94% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Full-time | |
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English Literature MA (Res) - online | University of Birmingham | 94% | - | 0% | - | - | - | online Full-time |
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Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Literature
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21112 | £21500 | £25635 |
25-75 percentile range | £18056 - £25084 | £16503 - £26311 | £19271 - £32000 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All English Literature courses in the UK
All English Literature courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21312 | £21379 | £26106 |
25-75 percentile range | £18734 - £24360 | £16405 - £25614 | £20154 - £31579 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
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
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?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join English Literature.
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FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for English Literature studies:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Master of Arts (Postgraduate) - MA (PG)
- Master of Arts - MA
- Master of Research - MA (Res)
- 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 Literature - MA (Res) at University of Birmingham received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 94 out of 100 among 135 respondents.