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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

English Literature

Bristol, UWE

(4.2)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the English Literature course at Bristol, UWE.

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A level

No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: Q300

Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its English Literature course.

BA(Hons) English Literature builds on your love of literature, and combines creative and academic work with key transferrable skills. We rank consistently highly in the National Student Survey (NSS), thanks to the quality of the course and our inspiring staff.

Gain excellent written and oral skills and discover new critical and theoretical perspectives. Spark your creativity by exploring genres ranging from epic poetry to the American novel, the English Renaissance to the 21st century.

Learn from renowned academics and published researchers in a supportive, collaborative community. Study at Frenchay Campus as part of our Arts and Cultural Industries department and enjoy Bristol's vibrant culture, playing your part in the creative exchange between the university and the city.

You’ll graduate ready for an exciting career in the media or the arts, marketing, editing or publishing and teaching. You could also use your excellent transferable skills in other rewarding careers or go on to further study.

Source: Bristol, UWE

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study English Literature at Bristol, UWE.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Arts

Location

Frenchay Campus | Bristol

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• English literature

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Bristol, UWE student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 138 reviews from Bristol, UWE's students and alumni
5 star
57%
4 star
31%
3 star
11%
2 star
1%
1 star
0%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Bristol, UWE students who took the English Literature course - or another course in the same subject area.

Literature in English

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

89%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

90%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

93%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

94%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

85%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

97%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

95%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

91%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

84%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

97%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

97%

high

How well organised is your course?

97%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

97%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

100%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

80%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

97%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

93%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

79%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

91%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking English Literature or another course from the same subject area.

English literature
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female72%Male28%Other1%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above88%
Number of students185
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureC
SociologyC
PsychologyC
English Language and LiteratureB
HistoryB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took English Literature at Bristol, UWE.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took English Literature - or another course in the same subject area.

English studies

Earnings

£20.8k

First year after graduation

£24.5k

Third year after graduation

£27.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to English Literature.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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