HomeThe University of ManchesterBA English Literature and American Studies

BA English Literature and American Studies

The University of Manchester🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Various
Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
82%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
40%
Meaningful Work
90%

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

22%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Vulnerability Matrix

Administrative55% Exposed
Business and public service associate48% Exposed
Media45% Exposed
Artistic, literary and media32% Exposed
Teaching18% Exposed

Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for this subject graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount

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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Elementary occupations
45%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Administrative occupations
10%
05
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
06
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
40%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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