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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English Literature course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
A-levels must include English language or combined English language and literature.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: Q320
Here's what University of Brighton says about its English Literature course.
At Brighton, our English Literature degree offers a fresh, modern approach while honouring the rich history of writing.
You will dive into classic topics like Shakespeare and Victorian sexualities, but also explore contemporary issues like Black British literature, identity, and diversity. Our course takes a multidisciplinary, decolonised approach, connecting literature to philosophy, art history, to media, and making it relevant to today’s world.
You will have the freedom to explore your literary passions, from poetry and novels to comics, gaming, and social media, with opportunities for placements and live projects. At the end of year 1 you can choose a specialist pathway or carry on with the broader English Literature degree.
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English Literature with Sexuality and Gender BA(Hons)
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English Literature with Comics and Graphic Novels BA(Hons)
Both of these pathways are new for 2025 and in the final stages of development.
Our graduates leave us with vital employability skills in critical thinking, project management, and communication.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
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Staff are active researchers and writers who bring their expertise to your learning.
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Option modules in the second and third years enable you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions.
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Scrivener talks give you the chance to speak to a professional writer about their work.
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Extracurricular activities such as the Performance and Community Research and Enterprise Group?and the student-led Creative Writing Society.
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Our focus on employability, including a placement, ensures you will graduate with a strong skill set.
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Develop valuable transferable skills as a critical thinker, independent researcher with excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.
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Excellent student support and a warm and encouraging community.
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Weekly roundup of writing competitions and opportunities to encourage you to promote your work and consider future careers.
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Professional feedback on any aspect of your writing from our resident Royal Literary Fund Fellow.
Source: University of Brighton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Humanities and Social Science
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• English literature
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 Textual Encounters: Reading, Writing, Thinking Empire and Revolution Poetry-Politics-Protest Introducing Research The World, the Text and the Critic Literary Histories of Cultures and Identities
Year 2 Women’s Writing and Feminist Theory Comics, Cultures and Societies Queer Writing From Postcolonial to Black British Literature Cultures of Modernities Research: Special Topic Gender: Texts and Concepts Image and Text: The Language of Comics and Graphic Novels
Options* Children’s Literature and Culture Transforming Texts Professional Practice and Placement Literature and Art History
Optional Placement Year
Final Year Literature and the Global Contemporary Literature and Social Change English Literature Dissertation Comics and Graphic Novels Dissertation Sexuality and Gender Dissertation
Options* Conflict, Migration, Borders Gothic Texts and Contexts (Re)viewing Shakespeare Victorian Sexualities
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
University of Brighton reviews
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2nd year student
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
1 year ago
2nd year student
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 University of Brighton students who took the English Literature course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
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?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
51%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
79%
low
Academic support
79%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
72%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
low
Organisation and management
61%
low
Organisation and management
61%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
65%
low
How well organised is your course?
59%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking English Literature or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Brighton graduates who took English Literature - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Teaching Professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Media Professionals
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took English Literature - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.1k
First year after graduation
£24.1k
Third year after graduation
£29.6k
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.
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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