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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
English Language and Literature
University of Reading
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English Language and Literature course at University of Reading.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
A level English Literature or a related subject at grade B. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.
Most popular A-levels studied
The English Language and Literature course at University of Reading features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | B |
| Psychology | C |
| History | B |
| Sociology | B |
| English Language and Literature | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Psychology | C |
| History | C |
| Sociology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: Q301
Here's what University of Reading says about its English Language and Literature course.
On our BA English Language and Literature programme, develop your understanding of English as a living and dynamic global language whilst exploring a diverse range of literary texts from Britain, America and beyond.
Our teaching in English language places a strong emphasis on applying theory to real-life situations, and on transferable skills such as problem-solving, team-working and data-analysis. You will learn about how to research issues in the social sciences and how to conduct fieldwork. You will enhance your knowledge of grammar and phonetics as well as learning about how language is used in different social settings, how language is acquired by children and adults, and how our uses of English are being re-shaped by the media.
The Department of English Literature's curriculum has everything you would expect from a department with a century-long reputation for innovative research. You will read more of major authors like Shakespeare and Dickens, Sylvia Plath and Samuel Beckett, but you will also be able to explore the most exciting contemporary writing in English from around the globe.
For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/english-language-and-applied-linguistics-ug/ba-english-language-and-literature
Source: University of Reading
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
English Language and Applied Linguistics
Location
Main Site | Reading
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• English language
• English literature
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £25,850 per year |
| International | £25,850 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
- Poetry in English
- Sounds, Grammar and Meaning
- English Language and Society
- Sociolinguistics
- Myth, Legend and Romance: Medieval Storytelling.
*Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
University of Reading student reviews
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3rd year
Neuroscience
4 months ago
lots on offer, always listening and acting on feedback! only complaint is that the music choices can be questionable at wednesday union
3rd year
Neuroscience
4 months ago
if you want to go feral you can and if you like the peace you can get the peace. definitely has something for everyone, i just wish areas like henley had more student based pubs!
3rd year
Neuroscience
4 months ago
i commute so i dont know much but they didnt increase the price of the undergrad tuition course for existing students which was really appreciated. the price for a masters is also amazing!
3rd year
Neuroscience
4 months ago
always received so much support, people are always so happy to help and on the off chance you do have a poor experience, theres always someone who is amazing and really good at their job to help out!
3rd year
Neuroscience
4 months ago
i commute so i dont know much about uni accom but the library is really nice, lots of good spaces. pro-Palestinian campus (replaced the starbucks and has a co-op) which is amazing. facilities are always working, everything is always clean. grounds team take good take of the nature too!
3rd year
Neuroscience
4 months ago
absolutely love it. staff are amazing and so friendly, so many icons in their field. lots of good networking opportunities within the department and the fact we have CINN and dont have to use a hospital for neuroimaging equipment is amazing and so useful. the marking can be, at times, a little bit b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Reading
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The English Language and Literature course at University of Reading features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
med
Teaching on my course
95%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
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?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
95%
med
Academic support
95%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
98%
high
Organisation and management
98%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
low
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
74%
low
Organisation and management
74%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
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?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
72%
low
Student voice
72%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
The English Language and Literature course at University of Reading features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The English Language and Literature course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Reading graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Teaching Professionals
15%
Media Professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Media Professionals
15%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Reading graduates who took English Language and Literature - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
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 Language and 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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