BA English Literature (with a Placement Year)
St Mary's University, Twickenham
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 50%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Literature (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
100% 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 (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Does BA English Literature (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA English Literature (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.