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From Shakespearean sonnets to the complexities of the English language, there are many areas of English to study and a multitude of transferable skills to be gained – applicable to a wide range of careers. These rankings outline the best universities for English in the UK, including English Language and English Literature courses. You can search for the best unis for English on our English Language and Literature league table and then filter these results by the factors you find most important. You can search by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more. Comparing courses using these filters will then help you decide which courses to apply for.

From Shakespearean sonnets to the complexities of the English language, there are many areas of English to study and a multitude of transferable skills to be gained – applicable to a wide range of careers. These rankings outline the best universities for English in the UK, including English Language and English Literature courses. You can search for the best unis for English on our English Language and Literature league table and then filter these results by the factors you find most important. You can search by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more. Comparing courses using these filters will then help you decide which courses to apply for.

From Shakespearean sonnets to the complexities of the English language, there are many areas of English to study and a multitude of transferable skills to be gained – applicable to a wide range of careers. These rankings outline the best universities for English in the UK, including English Language and English Literature courses. You can search for the best unis for English on our English Language and Literature league table and then filter these results by the factors you find most important. You can search by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more. Comparing courses using these filters will then help you decide which courses to apply for.

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The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the university.
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A measure of the quality of the research undertaken in the university.
A guide to the success of graduates after leaving university.
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How much the university spends on supporting services such as libraries and IT.
How much the university spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities.
The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the university.
The proportion of first-year students who continue their studies, leave with a qualification or transfer to another university.
The average staffing levels at the university.
The success of graduates after leaving university.
A measure of whether recent graduates agree that their current activity fits with their future plans.
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  • University name
  • Overall score
  • Entry standards
  • Student satisfaction
  • Research quality
  • Graduate prospects
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