BA History and English Literature
Liverpool John Moores University
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 55 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 81%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 54%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 61%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
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 History and English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA History and English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History and 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 History and English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BA History and 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 History and English Literature at Liverpool John Moores University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.