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English Literature at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University is ranked 91st of 94 universities for english literature on our measures. 73% of students are positive about the course, and graduates earn a median £27k after 15 months, rising to £30.5k after five years.

Typical offer BBB–BBCOxford Campus, England11 courses

#91 of 94 for english literature12
English Literature to your shortlist

Will my grades get me in?

We compare your grades with the typical offer above. Offers can change, so always check the university’s course page.

How it compares with other english literature courses

  • Student satisfaction73%Below average (average 89%)
  • Stay on course82%Below average (average 89%)
  • Graduate-level jobs52%About average (average 53%)
  • Salary after 15 months£27kAbout average (average £26k)
  • Entry points (median)103Less competitive than average (average 113)

The marker shows the typical (median) english literature course. How we measure

Who gets in

UCAS points of students who started, with the A-level grades worth the same points. These totals include every qualification students had (a fourth A-level, EPQ, AS levels and so on), so many people here had a lower offer than their total suggests.

  1. Under 96 ptsbelow CCC40%
  2. 96–111 ptsCCC–BCC23%
  3. 112–127 ptsBBC–BBB20%
  4. 128–143 ptsABB–AAB12%
  5. 144–159 ptsAAA–A*AA0%
  6. 160+ ptsA*A*A or more5%

What graduates earn

  1. 15 months£27k£26k average
  2. 3 years£24.5k£22.5k average
  3. 5 years£30.5k£27.5k average

The 15-month figure comes from the Graduate Outcomes survey and covers graduates in full-time work. The 3 and 5-year figures come from tax records and include everyone in work, including part-time, so they can be lower than the 15-month figure.

Compare the 11 english literature courses here

Each course has its own satisfaction, drop-out and entry figures where enough students answered. Add your grades above to see your fit for each one.

  • Typical offers range from BBC (English Literature) to BBB (English Literature).
  • Highest student satisfaction: English Literature with Creative Writing (BA, 3 years, year abroad, foundation year) (93%).
  • Most students stay on: English Literature with Creative Writing (BA, 3 years, year abroad, foundation year) (95%).
  • Placement year: English Literature (BSc, 4 years, placement year, year abroad, foundation year) offers one.
  • Every course here offers a year abroad.
  • Foundation year: 7 of the 11 courses offer one.
  • Courses last between 3 and 4 years.
  • Degrees awarded: BA, BSc.
  • English Literature

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadOptional foundation year

    Typical offerBBB–BBC

    Satisfied
    61%
    Stay on
    75%
    Entry points
    101
    Graduate jobs
    55%
    Salary
    £27k*
  • English Literature

    BSc · 4 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadFoundation year

    Typical offer48 UCAS points

    Satisfied
    76%*
    Stay on
    85%*
    Entry points
    104*
    Graduate jobs
    50%*
    Salary
    £27k*
  • Anthropology and English Literature

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerBBB

    Satisfied
    76%*
    Stay on
    85%*
    Entry points
    104*
    Graduate jobs
    50%*
    Salary
    £27k*
  • Communication, Media and Culture and English Literature

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerBBC

    Satisfied
    76%*
    Stay on
    85%*
    Entry points
    104*
    Graduate jobs
    50%*
    Salary
    £27k*
  • Criminology and English Literature

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerBBC

    Satisfied
    76%*
    Stay on
    85%*
    Entry points
    104*
    Graduate jobs
    50%*
    Salary
    £27k*
  • Education Studies and English Literature

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerBBC

    Satisfied
    76%*
    Stay on
    85%*
    Entry points
    104*
    Graduate jobs
    50%*
    Salary
    £27k*
  • English Literature and History

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadOptional foundation yearJoint or combined

    Typical offerBBC

    Satisfied
    76%*
    Stay on
    85%*
    Entry points
    104*
    Graduate jobs
    50%*
    Salary
    £27k*
  • English Literature and History of Art

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadOptional foundation yearJoint or combined

    Typical offerBBC

    Satisfied
    76%*
    Stay on
    85%*
    Entry points
    104*
    Graduate jobs
    50%*
    Salary
    £27k*
  • English Literature and Philosophy

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadOptional foundation yearJoint or combined

    Typical offerBBC

    Satisfied
    76%*
    Stay on
    85%*
    Entry points
    104*
    Graduate jobs
    50%*
    Salary
    £27k*

* When a course is too small to publish its own figure, we show the figure for similar courses at this university. Highlighted figures are the best of this university’s own course figures. Entry points are the middle UCAS score of students who started, counting all their qualifications, so they’re usually higher than the offer.

Typical offers are taken from each university’s own course page (checked October 2026). Offers change each year and some courses ask for specific subjects, so always check the course page before you apply.

Links go to the university’s own course pages, where you’ll find current entry requirements and fees.

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