English Literature BA (Hons)
Coventry University
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Course info
Coventry University’s English Literature course offers you the opportunity to study literature of all periods from the Medieval to the present day.For students with a passion for literature who want to further develop their knowledge of the major genres and periods of English literature, as well as explore anglophone writing and literature in translation from around the world.* Analyse the gothic, fantasy and speculative fictions, African-American literature, anglophone world literatures, and ...Read More
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41st
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These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
69th
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
CUG subject ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2024
54th
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
Start date and duration
Start date
SEP-24
Full Time
3 Years
Literature in English
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Entry requirements
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Specific A Level subjects not required
Previous study
Previous study
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Source: HESA, 2018
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018
Literature in English
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
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Uni Info
Having been established as a uni in the 1990s, Coventry University is classed as a new university, although its teaching roots date back to 1843 when it was the Coventry College of Design. It now has more than 27,000 students and offers undergraduates a choice of around 190 degree programmes, including subjects in the arts, humanities, business, law, engineering, computing and health sciences. In and around Coventry there are three campuses with the main one in the city centre, and the uni has further sites in Scarborough and London. Coventry is a young and vibrant city and is home to two unis, meaning thereâs plenty of entertainment on offer for its students. It was also awarded the prize of UK City of Culture in 2021.
Where you'll study
Coventry University
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