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BA (Hons) English Literature Bachelor's degree at Roehampton University
BA (Hons) English Literature at Roehampton University is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, with degrees nationally recognised.
BA (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
70%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Explore topics as varied as children’s literature, literature and media, Shakespeare on screen and Victorian novels on our BA English Literature. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) English Literature is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Roehampton University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Literature in English graduates from this provider, 70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 55% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for English & Literature, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
7.7
/ 10
Strong
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional91
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Strong70
Stronger evidence Published sample: 1,430. Cohort 2021-22. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Strong70
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Discovering Literature
Module details
This module introduces you to the degree-level study of English Literature, with a particular focus on literary history and notions of literary value, establishing a dialogue between landmark 'canonical' texts and texts written by or representing people marginalised from traditional histories and judgements of literary value (judgements often shaped by power relations based on social class, race and ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, and/or sexuality). The module will empower you to ask v
- Storytelling and Media
Module details
This module equips you with the understanding, knowledge, and skills needed to craft and edit compelling fictional and non-fictional stories across various forms and media. It covers the cultural significance of storytelling from premodern societies to today's digital age, emphasizing the importance of strong narratives in digital media content creation. Through a diverse range of expressions and formats including fiction, journalism, digital storytelling, blog posts, podcasts, and vlogs, you wi
Assessment: Story (70%) and a Personal Reflection (30%)
- Fantasy and Dystopian Worlds
Module details
This module will explore the contextual origins, structure, and narrative facets- as well as the political and thematic underpinnings of fantasy and dystopian literatures as distinctly literary genres. Focussing on both theory and praxis, the module will include both creative and critical options (thus allowing your choice in how they are to be assessed) and will position ECW at the forefront of contemporary UK university offerings in fantasy and dystopian literatures at undergraduate level.
- London in Literature
Module details
This module introduces you to chiefly literary but also film depictions of London, one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Through the study of cultural texts by artists of different ethnic backgrounds, the module will promote equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as a global engagement with the city's history and its depiction across media, genres and styles. This module will be relevant to home as well as international students, both of whom will be introduced to London as a lite
Year 2 4 modules
- Romantic and Victorian Literature
Module details
This interdisciplinary module draws on topics from across the Humanities, with a focus on the relationship between the literature of the nineteenth century, and the experience of living in a period of rapid and unprecedented change, such as the invention of new technologies (steam locomotion, telegraphy, mass production, anaesthetic), and new structures and institutions (schools & universities, public libraries, newspapers, political parties, the post office, the police, workhouses, hospitals, a
- Literature and the Environment
Module details
This module will explore a range of texts that have shaped understandings and offered responses to the environment in the contemporary period. It is inherently global in its scope, placing issues of diversity and inclusion at its core and encouraging ongoing consideration of the intersectional and ethical nature of the topics and texts studied. Throughout this module, you will be confronted with the intersectional impact of the climate crisis, exploitation of indigenous cultures, plastic-saturat
- Modern and Contemporary Writing
Module details
This module builds on the introduction to studies of both period and genre in HE4 to examine a diverse range of modern and contemporary literature and media. It expands and refines your understanding of modern writing by examining a range of literary texts and media, examining the roots of modernist, postwar and contemporary literature and media in the technological innovations and key political and cultural events from the Great War to the present. The module also focuses on genre fictions, exp
- Copywriting and Content Creation
Module details
Interested in travel, sport, fashion, film, music and lifestyle? You will produce reviews, features and profiles to build a portfolio in the area of your choice. You will examine the role of content creators in some of today's major debates, from the environmental impact of the fashion industry to corruption in sport. You will learn how copywriters create content that enables individuals, companies and organisations to communicate their message to the wider world. Copywriting is about communicat
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
This degree invites you to explore a wide range of literary forms and contexts, from children's literature and Victorian novels to Shakespeare on screen and literature's relationship with media. You'll usually begin with foundations in close reading, critical writing across poetry, prose and drama, and the key critical theories that inform literary study. As you progress into Year 2, you'll encounter literature from the Enlightenment through to contemporary work, including global anglophone writing, alongside opportunities to develop your own writing craft. In your final year, you'll pursue specialist options such as creative writing, Shakespeare and early modern studies, contemporary fiction, critical theory, world literature, or publishing pathways, culminating in an advanced research project and dissertation of your own design.
Who it's for
This course suits students with strong interest in English literature and analytical reading. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among recent entrants was 96–111 points. The course develops research, critical thinking, and communication skills applicable across sectors including education, publishing, media, law, and public service.
Careers & job market
Across English and Literature courses nationally, 85% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of working graduates, 55% were in highly skilled work or further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £23,000 to £30,000, rising to £24,650–£34,800 after five years. These are national figures from Graduate Outcomes and LEO data, not university-specific guarantees. First-year retention stands at 90% across the institution.
University & format
Roehampton University is a public university located in London. This BA (Hons) English Literature is studied full-time over 3 years, taught in English. The degree is a nationally recognised UK qualification. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023).
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entry112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent) typical offer · English: IELTS: 5.5
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
PlacementPublished placement option
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent) and around 128 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
English languageThis course lists IELTS: 5.5 (or equivalent). See the International students section below for the full picture.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent90% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Roehampton University's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 90% |
| a Baccalaureate | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
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.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeQ300quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code Q300). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write 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.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results 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 Roehampton 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£17,628 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Roehampton University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
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.
Funding matched to this course
All Roehampton University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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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
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £25,000 | £23,000 – £30,000 | 1430 |
| 3 years after | £25,500 | £21,000 – £29,500 | 65 |
| 5 years after | £30,500 | £26,500 – £36,000 | 65 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,430. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
70%
in work or further study 15 months on
55%
in highly skilled work or study
70%
continue past their first year
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in english & literature · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs English & Literature nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£25,000
£23,000 – £30,000After 3 years LEO
£25,500
£19,975 – £28,200After 5 years LEO
£30,500
£24,650 – £34,800national 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
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
70 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
40% working25% working and studying10% in further study55% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,430. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
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 £30,500Peer median £29,000Middle 50% £25,500–£31,500
69th percentile
Compared with 1,436 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Brunel University of LondonBA (Hons) Film and Television Studies and English£30,500Brunel University of LondonBA (Hons) Film and Television Studies and English with Placement Year£30,500Newcastle UniversityBA (Hons) Classical Studies and English£30,500Newcastle UniversityBA (Hons) English Language£30,500
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Artistic, literary and media occupationsSOC 2020 341 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £33,824
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 50; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
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 Outcomes55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Publishers
- Media & broadcasters
- Marketing & PR agencies
- Charities & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit English & Literature graduates.
English GraduateRibbons and Reeves LimitedEnglish, Maths & Digital Skills ManagerHIT TrainingEnglish Certification Examiner (Written & Oral) – Paid TrainingPearsonEnglish Supply Teachers - Oldham and RochdaleTradewind RecruitmentLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
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
70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.7 out of 10: NSS 91.4% · in work or study 70% · continued 70%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Roehampton University
All students11,945
International46.5%
Aged 25+32.3%
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 University of Roehampton
750 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 263Anti Social Behaviour 200Vehicle Crime 51Other Theft 50Public Order 42
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Roehampton University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,628 / 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
This course lists IELTS: 5.5. 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 Roehampton 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 Roehampton University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Roehampton University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Literature in English graduates from this provider, 70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 55% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
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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