BA English Literature
St Mary's University, Twickenham
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 30%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 50%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Literature at St Mary's University, Twickenham earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Literature at St Mary's University, Twickenham 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 St Mary's University, Twickenham?
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 Literature at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA English Literature at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.