- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 3 years
- Campus
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Intl. Tuition
- £25,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
- Home Tuition
- £10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
- Intake
- September 2027
- UCAS code
- QV35
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Course Overview
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Career snapshot (indicative)
English and literature graduates pursue careers in publishing, journalism, media, communications, education and the creative industries. Strong analytical and communication skills are valued across every sector, with many entering the civil service fast-stream or marketing roles.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Student life (indicative)
Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
The University at a Glance
- Student Population
- 25,785
- Staff Ratio
- 14.0:1
- International
- 35.0%
Career Prospects
- Employment Rate
- 77.0%
- of graduates employed
- Avg Starting Salary
- £36,340
- First-year earnings
- Placement Year
- Available
- Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.
Entry Requirements
Subject areas covered
- Area studies, languages and literature
- Languages
- Translation
- Linguistics
- Modern languages
- English
- Spoken English
- English language
- ESL
- EFL
- ESOL
- English for business
- Interpreting
- Literature
- Eighteenth-century literature
- Seventeenth-century literature
- Literary studies
- Anglo-Saxon studies
- English literature
- Shakespeare studies
- Medieval English literature
- Arthurian literature
- Romantic literature
- American literature
- Creative writing
- Childrens literature
- Nineteenth-century literature
- Comparative literature
- Sixteenth-century literature
- European literature
- Medieval European literature
- Modern literature
- Literary criticism
- Critical theory
- Literary research
- Classical literature
- Dramatic literature
- Poetry
- Commonwealth literature
- Area studies
- Business and management
- Social sciences
- Humanities
- Combined studies
- General studies
- Classics
- Religious studies
- Religious thought
- Biblical studies
- Comparative religion
- Pastoral studies
- Ministry
- Theology
- Divinity
- Philosophy
- Scientific philosophy
- Social philosophy
- Citizenship
- Ethics
- Medical ethics
- Metaphysics
- Aesthetics
- European philosophy
- Medieval philosophy
- Critical thinking
- Ancient philosophy
- Political philosophy
- Health philosophy
- Language philosophy
- Ideology
- Educational philosophy
- Religious philosophy
- Modern studies
- Cultural studies
- Arts and crafts
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.
Campus & City Life
- Student Population
- 25,785
- Total students
- Staff Ratio
- 14:1
- Students per staff
- International Students
- 35%
- Of student body
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Mild coastal
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 7.5/10
- Transport
- Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual
Student Life & City (indicative)
- Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
- The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Active pub & club scene
- Thriving student social scene
- Major sports culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
- Graduate Employment
- 77%
- Employed after graduation
- Avg Starting Salary
- £36,340
- Average first-year salary
- Placement Year
- Available
- Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
- English and literature graduates pursue careers in publishing, journalism, media, communications, education and the creative industries.
- Strong analytical and communication skills are valued across every sector, with many entering the civil service fast-stream or marketing roles.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Technology
- Finance
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
Moderate
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
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