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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English Literature course at University of Chester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
The Department requires one of the following subjects at GCE A Level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: Q300
Here's what University of Chester says about its English Literature course.
We are passionate about literature, and lecturers at Chester want you to enjoy an exciting, varied and dynamic course. You might find yourself looking for the psychological undercurrents in a fantasy novel, applying feminist theory to a Renaissance sonnet, exploring the motif of the vampire in Gothic fiction, or considering the treatment of love in Shakespeare’s plays or focusing your work on a contemporary short story. We will support your interests through your learning on this course.
You’ll get the chance to write a dissertation on a topic of your choosing guided by a dedicated tutor. Along the way, you’ll develop key skills for your future. Our students learn how to persuade by developing convincing arguments, communicate effectively and analyse writing in all styles and genres. At Chester, we offer an engaging and supportive atmosphere in which we all can share our ideas about literature.
Source: University of Chester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
English
Location
Chester | Chester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• English literature
Start date
5 October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
How you will be assessed
There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in subsequent studies or future career development.
These will include:
coursework in the form of written essays performed and pre-recorded presentations portfolios of writing creative and reflective pieces (both long and short form) and artifact manufacture. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate-level employment, as well as in response to developments within the academic discipline.
University of Chester student reviews
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1st year student
The university life offers all-inclusive community with daytime activities including lectures, student union elections and events. Also, the Chester city is well-rounded and enriched with student experience.
1 year ago
1st year student
The financial impact is manageable with lower living costs compared to other cities. The university also provides financial support options including scholarships to assist students with tuition fees and living expenses.
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1st year student
The University provided excellent support services for me at the start andn throughout of course period including both academic and especially welfare support. Students are assigned with academic advisors named PAT who offers guidance and assistance throughout my studies. Also, they offer mental hea...
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1st year student
The universityu2019s facilities like accommodation, library and campus life are well equipped, highly rated and all-inclusive. The campus based facilities are sports, 50+ societies, cafes and study spaces.
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1st year student
I chose the University of Chester for its academic reputation as its well known for being the 4th top university in the Northwest England.rnrnThe University offers around 50 societies and makes international students feel home.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Chester
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 Chester 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?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
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?
80%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
76%
low
Organisation and management
38%
low
Organisation and management
38%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
28%
low
How well organised is your course?
48%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
52%
low
Student voice
52%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
32%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
67%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
57%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
63%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Chester. These students are taking English Literature or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| English Language and Literature | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took English Literature at University of Chester.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Chester graduates who took English Literature - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.5k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£26.6k
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
Discussions
Discussions
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