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BA English Language and Literature

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Languages and Area Studies
Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£20,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction
91%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
45%
Meaningful Work
55%

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About Northumbria at Newcastle

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a university since 1992, but has its origins in the Rutherford College, founded in 1877. Northumbria University is primarily based within City Campus located in Newcastle upon Tyne city centre and at Coach Lane campus on the outskirts of the city centre, London and Amsterdam.

What Students Say

★★★★★

The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 95% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 89% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 88% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 97% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 97% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 76% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

North East
Est. Annual Total
£11,400
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£950
Rent£600
Groceries£200
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.50

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