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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English course at Queen Mary University of London.
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A level
B,B,B
Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Queen Mary University of London. These students are taking English or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | B |
| History | B |
| Sociology | A |
| Psychology | B |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: Q300
Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its English course.
There’s more to studying English than being a skilled reader – it’s about being a skilled writer and thinker too. This is a global subject that influences writing and performance all over the world. At the same time, it pays attention to local communities and cultures. A degree in English is a great launchpad into many areas as you’ll be seen as a top communicator by potential employers.
From the very earliest Anglo-Saxon poems and ballads to the latest bestsellers, we’ve designed our English programmes to cover a whole range of literature. Our teaching team is made up of 40 academics who are either world experts or rising stars – you might have already come across them on the radio or TV.
Embracing diversity
The topics you’ll cover are varied and inclusive – you’ll unravel cultural history and the historical approach to literature, social justice, mixed media and more. Our modules span the whole history of writing in English too, and span a wide geography from the East End of London to India.
After you graduate, you could apply your skills in the world of publishing and journalism. Or perhaps you’d prefer to make a difference by working in education or the charity sector. What will we help you achieve?
Source: Queen Mary University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of the Arts
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• English studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
You will take the following modules (all compulsory)
Literatures in Time: Epic and Romance in the Middle Ages
London Global Poetry Reading, Theory and Interpretation Shakespeare
Please note modules are subject to change
How you will be assessed
Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework including essays, projects, presentations, log books and portfolios.
Queen Mary University of London student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen Mary University of London
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 Queen Mary University of London students who took the English course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
med
Teaching on my course
93%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
95%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
90%
low
Academic support
90%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
med
Learning resources
88%
low
Learning resources
88%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Queen Mary University of London. These students are taking English or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took English at Queen Mary University of London.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Queen Mary University of London graduates who took English - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£31k
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.
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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