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BA English Literature and History

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Full-time3 YearsSubject: Combined
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Course Score
C /65
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction81%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work73%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£29,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£46,500 (996 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Administrative occupations
18%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
17%
03
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
9%
04
Elementary occupations
7%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
6%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
4%
08
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
3%
09
Media Professionals
★ Professional
3%
10
Sales occupations
3%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (85% response rate)

83%
Teaching Quality
65%
Assessment & Feedback
74%
Academic Support
85%
Organisation
80%
Learning Resources
67%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
5%
144-159
5%
160-175
30%
176-191
30%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Baccalaureate
5%
Foundation
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
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

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
73%
Meaningful Role
67%
Career On Track