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University degree

English Literature

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

On How to apply Full-time To study this course full-time , apply through UCAS . To study this course part-time , apply through our online application form . The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications, a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the School of English .

On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to English Literature BA .

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts2%
112-127 pts14%
128-143 pts20%
144-159 pts30%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts7%
192-207 pts6%
224-239 pts2%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
89% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel89%
access4%
other3%
otherHE3%
baccalaureate1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
84%
In work or further study after
56%
In professional / skilled jobs
96%
Continue past first year
96%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
After 15 months
£23,500
3 years on
£29,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
96%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching92%
Assessment & feedback80%
Academic support90%
Well organised94%
Learning resources91%
Student community93%
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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 The University of Sheffield's own site.
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