BA English
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BA in English, studying literature, creative writing, and journalism from the medieval period to the present day. Core topics include entrepreneurship. The course offers an optional year-long work placement in sectors such as publishing and journalism. A final-year major project allows students to develop a sustained piece of critical or creative writing.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC, with English Literature, English Language or English Language & Literature preferred IB: 28 points overall, including 5 in Standard Level English and 4 in Standard Level Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 70%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Close Reading: Analysis and Interpretation
- Critical Reading: Theory and Practice
- Controversy and Conflict: Literature in Historical Context from the Middle Ages to 1660
- Revolution and Reform: Literature in Historical Context from 1660 to the Present Day
- Storytelling
- Working with Words
- Empire and its Discontents: Race, Nation, Decolonisation
- Creativity and Social Justice
- Shakespeare as a Creative
- Understanding Publishing
- Creative Writing Workshop
- Writing Women
- The Poetry of Pop
- Empire and the City: Literary London
- Publishing as a Business
- Working and Managing in the Creative Industries
- Humanitarian Reporting
- Sports Reporting
- Visual Journalism
- Career Development and Work Placement
- Screenwriting
- Children’s and Young Adult Literature
- Writing for Media and Communications
- Major Project
- Narrative Journalism
- Genre Fictions
- Digital Product Innovation and Publishing
- Teaching English
- Writing the Global City
- Visual Storytelling
- Literatures of Conflict
- Writing for Gaming
- Reporting Conflict
- Stardom and Influencer Culture
- How to Make a Book
- Micro-Placement
- Industry Projects
- Social Media Marketing
- Entrepreneurship in the Media and Creative Industries
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English at City St George's, University of London do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English at City St George's, University of London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Does BA English at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English at City St George's, University of London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.