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De Montfort University

UCAS Code: W920 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

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About this course

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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2025

Other options

3 years | Full-time | 2025

Subjects

English language

English literature

Deepen your understanding of how language works while exploring a diverse range of literature in English, from medieval works to contemporary texts by writers across the globe. You will engage with the development of the English language in time and space, and its role in shaping communication, building the skills to analyse and use language effectively.

Through dynamic debates and critical analysis, you will explore the impact of literature on society, both past and present. You will gain valuable skills in creative writing, research, and critical thinking, while being exposed to various theoretical approaches that will enrich your understanding of texts and enhance your ability to communicate your insights.

You will join a vibrant academic community passionate about language and literature, learning from internationally renowned academics who will help you articulate ideas confidently and write with clarity and style. Our graduates thrive in careers across media, marketing, publishing, teaching, public relations, and the civil service.

* Study the richness of language, focusing on English as a global language in its spoken, written, and digital forms, while developing skills in digital communication.

* Explore diverse literature from Britain, America, and beyond, including fiction, poetry, drama, and film, with expert training in programming language HTML through the Centre for Textual Studies.

* Learn from renowned academics who are active researchers in fields such as World Englishes, Shakespearean studies, gender and sexuality, pragmatics, and information warfare.

* Gain transferable skills in critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and project management, preparing you for diverse and high-demand career opportunities.

* Take advantage of global opportunities, including studying, working, and traveling abroad through the Turing Program, DMU Global, and international partnerships.

The Uni

Course location:

Leicester Campus

Department:

Arts, Design and Humanities

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

63%
English language

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

English language

Teaching and learning

60%
Staff make the subject interesting
67%
Staff are good at explaining things
58%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
65%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

73%
Library resources
86%
IT resources
72%
Course specific equipment and facilities
51%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

74%
UK students
26%
International students
23%
Male students
77%
Female students
80%
2:1 or above
12%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
D

Literature in english

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

84%
UK students
16%
International students
26%
Male students
74%
Female students
81%
2:1 or above
19%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
E

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

English language

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,000
med
Average annual salary
99%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

20%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
12%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
8%
Teaching and educational professionals

Literature in english

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,000
med
Average annual salary
99%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

20%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
12%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
8%
Teaching and educational professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

English language

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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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.

Literature in english

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£17k

£17k

£21k

£21k

£24k

£24k

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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Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):

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This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.

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You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

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Post-six month graduation stats:

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It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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