BA English
About this course
BA in English, an English degree spanning medieval performance, contemporary poetry, global fiction, and creative writing. Students can choose to complete a dissertation or extend learning with additional modules. The department is among the oldest in the country and situated in central London.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: English Literature or English Language and Literature. Must include grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature.
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What students say
Based on about 72 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 63%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English at King's College London do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English at King's College London?
94% 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 King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA English at King's College London?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.