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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) | City | ||||
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English Literature MA (Res) | University of Birmingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Birmingham | online Full-time | |
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English Literature MA | Northumbria University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Newcastle | online Part-time | |
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English Literature (F88) MA | The Open University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time | |
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English Literature and Creative Writing (Q86) BA (Hons) | The Open University | 93% | - | 0% | - | - | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time | |
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Arts and Humanities (English Literature) (R14-L) BA (Hons) | The Open University | 89% | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time | |
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English Literature (Q66) BA (Hons) | The Open University | 91% | - | 0% | - | - | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time | |
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Modern Literature MA (PG) | University of Wales | 91% | - | 0% | £7800 | £15000 | - | Cardiff | online Part-time | |
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Victorian Gothic: History, Literature and Culture (Distance Learning) MA | University of Portsmouth | 91% | - | 0% | - | - | - | Portsmouth | online Full-time | |
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Literature and Culture (online) MA | University of Hertfordshire | 91% | - | 0% | - | - | - | Hatfield | 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 | £21201 | £20871 | £24516 |
25-75 percentile range | £18125 - £24301 | £15048 - £25323 | £18775 - £30500 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All English Literature courses of UK
All English Literature courses of 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 | £20036 | £20635 | £24940 |
25-75 percentile range | £17979 - £24397 | £15500 - £25167 | £19237 - £30364 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of 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 Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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 Sep 29, 2021
Specialisations within English Literature
- 19th Century Literature
- 20th Century Literature
- Contemporary Literature
- Medieval Literature
- Caribbean Literature
- American Literature
- Shakespeare
- Modernism
- Feminism
- Playwriting
- Poetry
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).
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of English Literature (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Literature at Bath Spa University
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
Grading Distribution
Students of English Literature in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Literature
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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:
- Master of Research - MA (Res)
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Master of Arts - MA
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Master of Arts (Postgraduate) - MA (PG)
English Literature and Creative Writing (Q86) at The Open University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 93 out of 100 among 162 respondents.
The median salary of graduates of English Literature was £21201 15 months after graduation, £20871 3 years after graduation and £24516 5 years after graduation.