BA English Literature
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 67%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature at University of Greenwich earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Literature at University of Greenwich do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature at University of Greenwich?
96% 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 Greenwich?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BA English Literature at University of Greenwich include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Literature at University of Greenwich?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.