English Literature
University of GreenwichEnglish Literature BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Greenwich, based in London, taught full-time over 3 years. 88% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 112 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
112 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
88.34%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Our English Literature degree offers the chance to explore how literary texts in English have reflected, engaged with, and shaped the world.
Our definition of literature is inclusive, allowing you to engage with drama, film, graphic novels and visual art alongside your studies of novels and poetry. American, European and transnational literatures are all well represented on our curriculum.
Our course structure is flexible, allowing you to learn another language, study journalism, or develop a creative voice. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or dissertation.
Popular career options for graduates of our English Literature degree include teaching, journalism, publishing, the media, arts administration, central or local government, and social work.
What you should know about this course
- Study texts from different centuries and different continents to gain a comprehensive understanding of English literature
- Deepen your own responses to literature by engaging with cultural, historical and theoretical contexts
- Explore fiction, poetry, drama and visual narratives within a varied programme of literary study
- Choose from optional modules from other disciplines such as creative writing, film studies, journalism and languages
- Develop your writing, close-reading and research skills and learn to put forward coherent and persuasive arguments - an invaluable skill to graduate with
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 3 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: London
Avg. grad pay (5y): £24,000
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: London
Avg. grad pay (5y): £24,000
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: London
Avg. grad pay (5y): £24,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- London
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- English literature and creative writing
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £24,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ