BA English Literature
Liverpool John Moores University
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 8%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University do next?
90% 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 Liverpool John Moores University?
92% 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 Liverpool John Moores University?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does BA English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.