BA English Literature
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 57%
- Academic support: 64%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 16%
- London: 22%
- South East: 47%
- South West: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £34,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature at University of Brighton?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA English Literature at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA English Literature at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA English Literature at University of Brighton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.