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BA (Hons) English Literature with Creative Writing

Swansea University

1 Location : Swansea University - Singleton Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

82%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 15 students (81% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

93%

93% were positive about the teaching on the course.

94%

100%

88%

88%

Data from 15 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

87%

87% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

94%

88%

82%

88%

82%

Data from 15 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

85%

85% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

76%

88%

82%

82%

94%

Data from 15 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

94%

94% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

94%

94%

Data from 15 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

71%

71% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

76%

65%

Data from 15 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

82% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

92%

87%

71%

Data from 15 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

82%

82% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

94%

88%

65%

92%

Data from 15 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

71% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (81% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

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80% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time English studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in English studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £24,500

Data from

30 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

Typical range: £17,500 - £25,000

Data from

150 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £30,500

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time English studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £25,000

Data from

180 people.

60% of UK-resident English studies graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£19,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £15,000 - £23,500

Data from

660 people.

61% of UK-resident English studies graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £28,500

Data from

635 people.

54% of UK-resident English studies graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Literature in English courses

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £23,500

Data from

20 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

Typical range: £17,500 - £24,500

Data from

105 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,000

Data from

100 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Literature in English graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £26,000

Data from

90 people.

65% of UK-resident Literature in English graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,000 - £24,500

Data from

270 people.

60% of UK-resident Literature in English graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £29,500

Data from

260 people.

54% of UK-resident Literature in English graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

77% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in English studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

80 students (53% of those who were asked).

82% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Literature in English over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

55 students (52% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in English studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (55% of those who were asked).

45% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Media Professionals

55% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations
  • 15% Sales occupations
  • 10% Customer service occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 5% Process, plant and machine operatives

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Literature in English over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (50% of those who were asked).

50% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
  • Less than 5% Natural and social science professionals

50% In other work

  • 20% Administrative occupations
  • 15% Sales occupations
  • 10% Customer service occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in English studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

35 students (55% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Literature in English over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

25 students (50% of those who were asked)

60% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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