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English Literature at University of Warwick

University of Warwick is ranked 28th of 94 universities for english literature on our measures. 81% of students are positive about the course, and graduates earn a median £26k after 15 months, rising to £36.5k after five years.

Typical offer AAA–A*ABThe University of Warwick, England10 courses

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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 satisfaction81%Below average (average 89%)
  • Stay on course94%Above average (average 89%)
  • Graduate-level jobs70%Above average (average 53%)
  • Salary after 15 months£26kAbout average (average £26k)
  • Entry points (median)158More 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 CCC1%
  2. 96–111 ptsCCC–BCC0%
  3. 112–127 ptsBBC–BBB5%
  4. 128–143 ptsABB–AAB22%
  5. 144–159 ptsAAA–A*AA26%
  6. 160+ ptsA*A*A or more47%

What graduates earn

  1. 15 months£26k£26k average
  2. 3 years£27k£22.5k average
  3. 5 years£36.5k£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 10 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 AAB (Classics and English) to AAA (English Literature).
  • Highest student satisfaction: English and History (91%).
  • Most students stay on: English and History and English and Theatre Studies (100%).
  • Placement year: 4 of the 10 courses offer one.
  • Every course here offers a year abroad.
  • Courses last between 3 and 4 years.
  • English Literature

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroad

    Typical offerAAA–A*AB

    Satisfied
    81%
    Stay on
    94%
    Entry points
    158
    Graduate jobs
    70%
    Salary
    £26k*
  • Classics and English

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    87%*
    Stay on
    100%*
    Entry points
    161*
    Graduate jobs
    80%*
    Salary
    £28k*
  • English Literature and Creative Writing

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAA–A*AB

    Satisfied
    82%
    Stay on
    95%
    Entry points
    160
    Graduate jobs
    75%
    Salary
    £28k*
  • English and Classical Civilisation

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    87%*
    Stay on
    100%*
    Entry points
    163
    Graduate jobs
    80%*
    Salary
    £28k*
  • English and French

    BA · 4 years

    Optional placement yearYear abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    87%*
    Stay on
    100%*
    Entry points
    161
    Graduate jobs
    80%*
    Salary
    £28k*
  • English and German

    BA · 4 years

    Optional placement yearYear abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    87%*
    Stay on
    100%*
    Entry points
    161*
    Graduate jobs
    80%*
    Salary
    £28k*
  • English and Hispanic Studies

    BA · 4 years

    Optional placement yearYear abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    87%*
    Stay on
    80%
    Entry points
    158
    Graduate jobs
    80%*
    Salary
    £28k*
  • English and History

    BA · 3 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAA–A*AB

    Satisfied
    91%
    Stay on
    100%
    Entry points
    156
    Graduate jobs
    80%*
    Salary
    £28k*
  • English and Italian

    BA · 4 years

    Optional placement yearYear abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    87%*
    Stay on
    100%*
    Entry points
    161*
    Graduate jobs
    80%*
    Salary
    £28k*

* 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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