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English Literature Degree
After sixth form or college. English Language and Literature is accepted at some universities.
- Level 6
- 3–6 years
- After sixth form or college
- 153 courses at 87 places
- Typical entrants around 112 UCAS points
- Median salary after 15 months £26,500
- after 3 to 5 years £28,500
Entry requirements
- With A-levels: Needs A-level English Literature. Helpful: History, Classics / Latin. Typical: A*AA–BBB.
Careers it leads to
- Journalist: Researches and reports stories for print, online or broadcast.
- Teacher: Teaches in primary or secondary schools, usually after a degree and teacher training.
- Marketing and research: Understands customers and promotes products and services.
Where to study it
A selection of universities. Open WayWhat for every course, with entry points, salaries and distance from home.
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- Durham University
- UCL
- University of York
- University of Exeter
- University of Warwick
- University of St Andrews
Revision guides
A-level English Literature · A-level History · A-level Classics / Latin
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