BA English Literature
About this course
BA in English Literature, an English literature degree centered on literary culture, historical contexts, and critical analysis of texts. In the second and third years, students build historical and theoretical knowledge of literature while choosing from a wide range of optional modules spanning ancient to contemporary periods.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or A*AB to include grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined). IB: 36 to include 6 at Higher Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined).
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 7 UCAS decisions for BA English Literature (Q300) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far: 7 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level. The first offer was posted on 22 October.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 85%: 401 offers from 471 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 40%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £47,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Literature at University of Warwick do next?
85% 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 Warwick?
90% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
What is the offer rate for BA English Literature at University of Warwick?
85% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 401 offers from 471 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
When does the University of Warwick send offers for BA English Literature?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 7 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 22 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Does BA English Literature at University of Warwick 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 Warwick?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.