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University degree

English Literature

Swansea University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Studying our three-year English Literature BA cultivates sensitivity towards language and seeks to answer some provocative questions International students that have already submitted a UCAS application should apply via our Clearing System. At Swansea, studying English Literature means exploring ideas that matter, both past and present - making you a part of critical cultural work that matters! Our degree brings the study of literature into the present by exploring texts within their cultural and historical frameworks and thinking about what they mean for the world we live in today.

In a fast-changing job market, employers value graduates who are equipped to face challenges, can analyse and write content clearly, and can communicate persuasively. Our degree will help you build those skills. With the cultural and creative industries now among the fastest-growing global sectors, now is a time to be a part of the literary future!

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts5%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts5%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
none5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£21,000
3 years on
£26,000
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Swansea University's own site.
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