BA English Literature
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature. Core topics include critical and analytical thinking. The programme includes an integrated foundation year designed for those without standard entry qualifications. Optional modules cover areas such as American drama, children's literature, and the Gothic.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work/life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcome. In line with our support of Access to Higher education your application will be considered without this if you can show the ability to enjoy and benefit from degree level studies. We look for alternative or professional qualifications, life experience, motivation, and commitment. If you have not studied recently, you may be given a key skills assessment to enable the teaching team to direct support appropriately
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 35%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 80%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Connecting
- Communicating
- Contemporary Issues
- Humanities Foundation Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Literature at University of Lancashire do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature at University of Lancashire?
89% 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 University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Does BA English Literature at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Literature at University of Lancashire?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.