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English Literature at University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham is ranked 10th of 94 universities for english literature on our measures. 89% of students are positive about the course, and graduates earn a median £27k after 15 months, rising to £32.5k after five years.

Typical offer AABThe University of Nottingham, England9 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 satisfaction89%About average (average 89%)
  • Stay on course92%Above average (average 89%)
  • Graduate-level jobs72%Above average (average 53%)
  • Salary after 15 months£27kAbout average (average £26k)
  • Entry points (median)135More 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 CCC0%
  2. 96–111 ptsCCC–BCC21%
  3. 112–127 ptsBBC–BBB19%
  4. 128–143 ptsABB–AAB22%
  5. 144–159 ptsAAA–A*AA17%
  6. 160+ ptsA*A*A or more21%

What graduates earn

  1. 15 months£27k£26k average
  2. 3 years£25.5k£22.5k average
  3. 5 years£32.5k£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 9 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 BCC (English (with Foundation Year)) to AAA (English and History).
  • Highest student satisfaction: Art History and Visual Culture and English (91%).
  • Least competitive entry: English (with Foundation Year). Half of the students who started had more than 109 UCAS points, against 144 on the most competitive course here.
  • Most students stay on: English and History (100%).
  • Placement year: English and English Language and Literature offer one.
  • Year abroad: English (with Foundation Year) offers one.
  • Foundation year: 5 of the 9 courses offer one.
  • Courses last between 3 and 4 years.

  • English

    BA · 3 years

    Optional placement yearOptional foundation year

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    90%
    Stay on
    93%
    Entry points
    138
    Graduate jobs
    75%
    Salary
    £27k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English (with Foundation Year)

    BA · 4 years

    Optional year abroadFoundation year

    Typical offerBCC

    Satisfied
    89%*
    Stay on
    90%
    Entry points
    109
    Graduate jobs
    70%*
    Salary
    £27k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Art History and Visual Culture and English

    BA · 3 years

    Joint or combined

    Typical offerABB

    Satisfied
    91%
    Stay on
    95%
    Entry points
    136
    Graduate jobs
    70%*
    Salary
    £27k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English Language and Literature

    BA · 3 years

    Optional placement yearOptional foundation yearJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    87%
    Stay on
    90%
    Entry points
    136
    Graduate jobs
    55%
    Salary
    £27k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English and Classical Civilisation

    BA · 3 years

    Joint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    81%
    Stay on
    85%
    Entry points
    144
    Graduate jobs
    70%*
    Salary
    £27k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English and History

    BA · 3 years

    Joint or combined

    Typical offerAAA

    Satisfied
    90%
    Stay on
    100%
    Entry points
    142
    Graduate jobs
    70%*
    Salary
    £27k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English and Philosophy

    BA · 3 years

    Joint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    84%
    Stay on
    95%
    Entry points
    121
    Graduate jobs
    70%*
    Salary
    £27k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English with Creative Writing

    BA · 3 years

    Optional foundation yearJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    85%
    Stay on
    90%
    Entry points
    127
    Graduate jobs
    65%
    Salary
    £27k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English Language and Literature (with Foundation Year)

    BA · 4 years

    Foundation yearJoint or combined

    Typical offerBCC

    Satisfied
    86%*
    Stay on
    90%*
    Entry points
    141*
    Graduate jobs
    71%*
    Salary
    £27k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

* 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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