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BA English Literature

Liverpool John Moores University

Institution
Liverpool John Moores University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
English Literature
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
4580008088
Median salary
£25,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 99%
  • Learning opportunities: 94%
  • Assessment and feedback: 93%
  • Academic support: 99%
  • Organisation and management: 96%
  • Learning resources: 96%
  • Student voice: 91%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 89%
  • Left higher education: 10%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 68%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 3%
  • West Midlands: 8%
  • London: 4%
  • South East: 2%
  • South West: 1%
  • Wales: 4%
  • Northern Ireland: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 94%
  • Access course: 3%
  • A degree: 2%
  • Other qualifications: 1%

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 Literature at Liverpool John Moores University earn?

The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for English studies.

Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University?

99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University?

The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.

Does BA English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University?

89% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.