BA English, Media and Cultural Studies
Liverpool John Moores University
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What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 72%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- Wales: 9%
- Northern Ireland: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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, Media and Cultural Studies at Liverpool John Moores University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £31,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English, Media and Cultural Studies 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, Media and Cultural Studies at Liverpool John Moores University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA English, Media and Cultural Studies at Liverpool John Moores University?
The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Does BA English, Media and Cultural Studies 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, Media and Cultural Studies at Liverpool John Moores University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.