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BA (Hons) English Literature Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University

BA (Hons) English Literature at Edge Hill University is nationally recognised and carries Silver status for teaching quality under the Office for Students' TEF 2023 assessment.

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About this course

BA (Hons) English Literature is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.

For English studies graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for English & Literature, see the sections below.

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 8 modules
  • Writing 1- Character and VoiceCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    introduces you to the art of writing by focusing on published pieces, specifically short prose, poems and dramatic script by concentrating on the analysis of literary texts. Through the close examination of set texts, you will be supported in developing skills in reading as a writer and writerly techniques of perception, language and effect. You are expected to read a range of prose, poetry and scripts with the aim of integrating reading as a writer into an ongoing practice of reflection on thei

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • ReadingCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    will introduce you to the key skills and approaches necessary to successfully engage with academic study in the twenty-first century, providing a foundation for the exploration of English at university level. You will be introduced to a range of influential key theories from the 20th and 21st centuries, and learn how to apply these to literary and linguistic texts and approaches. You will make practical applications of these approaches to the primary and secondary texts studied on the module, in

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • An introduction to working within Arts and HumanitiesCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    seeks to develop your knowledge and understanding of concepts and issues within the context of arts and humanities and the creative industries. You will develop both your understanding of contemporary employability contexts and your research skills and will also gain insight into the practice of industry speakers through presentations and workshops. The module covers a wide range of specialisms, as arts and humanities professionals operate in an industry that is constantly changing and evolving.

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • ListeningCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    enables you to gain a basic understanding and knowledge of the description and classification of speech sounds and the sound system of English through study of poetry and prosody. It will also allow you to focus on associated employability skills and gain knowledge and understanding of the ways in which phonetics are directly relevant to several fields, such as speech and language therapy, second language learning, education, literary stylistics, forensic phonetics and artificial intelligence.

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • WatchingCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    will introduce you to narrative storytelling on screen. It is designed to develop your ability to articulate informed, personal responses to visual narratives by equipping you with vocabulary and knowledge appropriate to this Level. The module emphasises the narrative and stylistic aspects of visual analysis in, for example, sequential art, film, television, and digital games, with particular attention paid to image and sound interpretation, academic vocabulary, and methods through which visual

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • New Venture CreationOptional20 credits
    Module details

    introduces you to business planning and the development stages in business start-up. You will organise and evaluate theoretical perspectives in a practical setting, informing your future learning processes and outcomes. A key element of the module is a review of entrepreneurial skills and small business development through theoretical concepts of enterprise, self-employment and small business management. This module creates an awareness of emergent business types and their markets, the factors b

    Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical

  • TheorisingOptional20 credits
    Module details

    is based around the study of key theories and methodologies which have had a lasting impact on the disciplines of English and Creative Writing. It introduces you to significant ideas in contemporary criticism which shape scholarship in the twenty-first century. You will engage with some philosophical and some linguistic approaches which reflect changing ideas about the text and which will implement your understanding of these ideas in your interpretive, critical and analytical writing. You will

    Assessment: 60% Practical 40% Coursework

  • Language 1Optional20 credits
    Module details

    is ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as an integrated part of this degree. The module will be taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be placed on all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will play an active role in the classes, engaging in role-plays, short conversations, videos, authentic texts and listening materials. You will also be encoura

    Assessment: 85% Coursework 15% Practical

Year 2 5 modules
  • RomanticismCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    provides an introduction to texts, authors, genres and central themes from the first stirrings of what has been traditionally conceived of as the Romantic age in the 1760s, until the dawn of the Victorian age seventy years later. Poetry, the prose essay and the novel are all studied on this module.

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • Special Author 1Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    focuses on a single author (such as Hardy or Dickens) or a related group of authors (such as the Brontës) whose works are sufficiently extensive to merit a whole semester's study. You will examine the author's work in the light of recent critical and theoretical approaches to authorship and canonicity and develop an ability to theorise the relationship between an author and their literary work. You will acquire a specialist knowledge of a literary period and a major writer through examination of

    Assessment: 60% Coursework 40% Practical

  • Special Topic 1Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    enables you to begin to develop your independent research skills within a structure which provides a clear and continuing framework of support. The module will take you through weekly subject-based sessions to structured study of your chosen extended special subject research. You will have considerable choice of subject matter within three broad pathways which draw on current staff research specialisms. You will work towards producing a guided but independent research project, with specialist st

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • American LiteratureOptional20 credits
    Module details

    offers you an opportunity to study a range of significant American literature from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in its historical, social, cultural, political, critical, and theoretical contexts. Throughout the module, you will examine various ways in which America is imagined and constructed in literature and how persistent figures, landscapes, and mythic concepts are engrained in American culture and embedded in the wider world's imagination. These ideas continue to hold imaginative

    Assessment: 100% Coursework

  • Entrepreneurship and InnovationOptional
    Module details

    explores characteristics, behaviours, attributes, and skills of entrepreneurship as well as the whole process of innovation from idea to product development and the conditions that must be fulfilled for innovation to thrive. The module explores research from a number of areas to highlight the importance of factors such as social and economic capital, local and regional infrastructure and the role of government in enabling (or disabling) innovation. You'll develop your entrepreneurial skills, ide

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

You'll study English literature across poetry, prose and drama, starting with close reading and critical writing foundations. A course like this typically moves from early texts, medieval through Renaissance, to Enlightenment, Romantic and Victorian writing, then on to modernism and contemporary literature including global anglophone voices. You'll usually engage with critical theory from formalism to postcolonialism, and many courses include workshop-based creative or applied writing. As you progress, you'll develop specialist options such as Creative writing, Shakespeare & early modern, Contemporary fiction, Critical theory, World literature, or Publishing pathways. In your final year, you'll typically undertake an advanced critical seminar and an extended independent literary research project.

Who it's for

This part-time course suits students balancing study with other commitments. It's designed for those seeking a rigorous grounding in English Literature alongside practical and professional development. The flexible delivery allows you to engage with literary analysis, independent research, and specialist topics at your own pace.

Careers & job market

Across English and Literature courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 55% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £23,000 to £30,000, rising to £24,650–£34,800 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate outcomes landscape; your own prospects will depend on your specialisation, experience, and career choices.

University & format

This BA (Hons) is studied part-time at Edge Hill University, a public university in Ormskirk. Taught in English, it's a recognised UK degree-awarding body with degrees that are nationally recognised. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Bursaries and scholarships are also available, check the university's funding pages for details.

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider

Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates

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Entry & how to get in

Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Edge Hill University's official course page for the current offer.

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Offer-based entry

Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

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  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code Q200). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

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    Submit by Apply directly to the provider

    Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Edge Hill University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£14,500 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at Edge Hill University →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Careers & earnings

What English & Literature graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£28,000£23,000 – £32,000255
3 years after£26,500£20,000 – £28,00015
5 years after£32,500£20,500 – £35,00015

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 255. Cohort 2021-22.

  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in english & literature · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs English & Literature nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£28,000
£23,000 – £30,000
After 3 years LEO
£26,500
£19,975 – £28,200
After 5 years LEO
£32,500
£24,650 – £34,800
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £18,500 – £36,000

National figures for English & Literature graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with English & Literature courses at the same study level.

This course £32,500Peer median £29,000Middle 50% £25,500–£31,500
80th percentile

Compared with 1,436 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

Job market & outlook

How English & Literature graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across English & Literature courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine information gathering
  • First-draft writing and summaries
  • Standard analysis and admin
  • Repetitive processing tasks

More human than ever

  • Judgement and original thinking
  • Working with and leading people
  • Owning and sense-checking AI output
  • Ethics and accountability

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where English & Literature graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Publishers
  • Media & broadcasters
  • Marketing & PR agencies
  • Charities & public sector

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Edge Hill University

All students13,330
International4.5%
Aged 25+34.7%

Language and area studies across the UK

Students75,355
Aged 25+23.7%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Ormskirk

220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 80Anti Social Behaviour 47Shoplifting 36Other Theft 12Criminal Damage Arson 9

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is English & Literature right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £14,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Edge Hill University’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Set by Edge Hill University. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For English studies graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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