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High Drop-out Rate Alert
20% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.
BA English Language and Literature
The University of Reading🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Various
Course Score
C /60
Graduate Salary
£24,000Satisfaction
93%Degree Completion
80%Professional Jobs
40%Meaningful Work
60%Expected Starting Salary
Typical starting salary for this subject graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£24,000
typical starting salary
£22,500
£27,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
High Exposure
AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.
Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
68%
55%
48%
45%
40%