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University degree
English Language and Literature
Whitefield Academy Trust
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The language element of our degree in English language and literature will introduce you to the properties of English, from the structure of words and sentences to the use of language in society. The literary aspect explores challenging texts and new ways of reading, tackling everything from drama and visual narratives to fiction and poetry. You can also study a foreign language, undertake a work placement, or develop the skills needed to follow a career in journalism.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts45%
112-127 pts15%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts10%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
another degree5%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
70%
Continue past first year
88%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,000
After 15 months
£24,000
3 years on
£27,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation5%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled30%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled20%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Administrative occupations5%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Other Educational ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
88%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching98%
Assessment & feedback91%
Academic support97%
Well organised85%
Learning resources87%
Student community82%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — good transport links mak…
Class of 2024 · Part-time
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if y…
Final year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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