English and French BA
AAB at A level, English Literature; graduates earn a median £25,500 three years on.
Typical A level offer
AAB
English Literature · 100% of entrants came with A levels · 100% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
AABtypical A level offer; aab to include english literature (or english language and literature combined) and french. aab to include english literature (or english language and literature combined) and a level grade b or gcse
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. A contextual offer can be lower for applicants from under-represented backgrounds; none is published for this course.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1English Literature
- 2English Literature
Who actually got in: 100% with A levels. Based on 10 entrants.
Other qualifications4
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 34 points34 to include 5 in Higher Level English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and 5 in Higher Level French. 34 to include 5 in Higher Level English Literature (or English Language a | 5 in Higher Level English Literature; 5 in Higher Level English Literature |
| BTEC | —We welcome applications from students taking a BTEC alongside A level English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and A level French. We welcome applications from students taking | — |
| Advanced Highers | AAAA in two Advanced Highers in English and French, where you have achieved ABB/BBB in three further Highers subjects. AB in two Advanced Highers in English and French, where you have achieved AAB in th | English and a modern or classical language, where you have achieved ABB/BBB in three further Highers subjects |
| Access | 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Di | — |
Years 1–4
What do you study?
2compulsory modules in year 1, 5 optional
Compulsory modules this year: arts & humanities 43% · language & communication 25% · transversal skills 19% · social & cultural skills 13%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 1 · 2 core, 5 optional · 60 credits ≈ 600 hours
- Modes of Reading
What you learn (13)
- analyse a literary or cultural work through multiple theoretical lenses
- conduct bibliographic research on modern literary and cultural works
- discuss literature's role in society and institutional authority debates
- discuss a literary work using varied theoretical questions
- define literary theory and literary criticism as distinct fields
- explain the historical emergence of literary theory and criticism as disciplines
- apply research skills to literary study
- apply close reading techniques to literary texts
- carry out critical analysis of modern literary works
- conduct bibliographic research on modern cultural works
- debate the role of literature within society and institutions
- evaluate readiness to progress to advanced literary theory study
- choose suitable honours-level literary specialisations
- The Story of Modern France
What you learn (8)
- engage openly with perspectives from other cultures
- identify distinctive features of a foreign culture
- read primary texts in the target language
- analyse primary textual materials in the target language
- apply critical theory to support textual analysis
- apply critical theory to support cultural analysis
- present analytical findings clearly and accurately
- produce comprehensive written work in an original style
5 optional modules
- Epic into Novel
What you learn (12)
- describe the content and themes of Homer's Iliad and Virgil's Aeneid
- explain the defining features of the classical epic genre
- trace the influence of classical epic on later european literature
- describe the content and structure of Milton's Paradise Lost
- relate Paradise Lost to classical epic traditions
- describe the content of two classic english novels
- explain the defining characteristics of the novel as a genre
- analyse how novelists adapted epic traditions in their works
- describe non-western epic and novel works and their cultural context
- compare non-western epics and novels with european counterparts
- analyse how cultural, political and religious contexts modify genre conventions
- explain how literary genres evolve across cultural circumstances
- Medieval and Early Modern Literature
What you learn (8)
- read and translate passages of Middle English text
- describe the historical development and structure of the English language
- describe the works of Chaucer and contemporary medieval writers
- explain medieval society and cultural context relevant to literature
- identify forms and metres used in English poetry
- apply academic writing conventions appropriate to literary studies
- use scholarly resources to support literary analysis
- interpret literary texts to construct critical essay arguments
- Modern World Literature
What you learn (2)
- discuss a literary work in relation to concepts of modernity
- explain how social, cultural and international contexts shape literary production
- French Language I
What you learn (13)
- identify potential comprehension difficulties arising from syntax, lexis and grammar
- apply accurate reading strategies to french texts
- produce written texts in a range of genres, registers and styles
- explain challenges of translating french texts into english
- apply translation strategies to overcome linguistic challenges
- proofread written texts systematically for accuracy
- anticipate common sources of misunderstanding in spoken french
- use accurate and idiomatic spoken french in communication
- describe key aspects of contemporary french society and culture
- manage own language learning independently
- apply grammatical and syntactical knowledge through translation into french
- expand vocabulary through translation practice
- apply fundamental grammatical rules of french accurately
- Modern French I (Accelerated Beginners)
What you learn (9)
- apply basic french grammar rules in context
- describe everyday life and customs in french-speaking countries
- use strategies to grasp the general meaning of short texts
- identify key information in short descriptions
- converse in french about familiar topics and activities
- write simple french texts providing personal background information
- write simple french texts addressing immediate practical needs
- assess personal strengths and weaknesses in french language production
- plan actions to improve weaker areas of language production
Year 2 · 0 core, 17 optional
17 optional modules
- Modern French Language II
What you learn (10)
- produce advanced written texts in french
- apply advanced french grammatical structures accurately
- analyse difficulties in translating between french and english
- produce accurate translations addressing syntax and register issues
- interpret spoken french at an advanced level
- communicate fluently in spoken french using varied vocabulary and idiom
- evaluate aspects of contemporary francophone culture and society
- proofread written french texts systematically for accuracy
- interpret a range of french document types at an advanced level
- apply independent strategies to develop language skills
- Modern French Language II Post-Beginners
What you learn (8)
- apply appropriate grammatical structures in French at this level
- identify the main ideas in complex French texts on concrete and abstract topics
- explain detailed points within complex French texts
- converse fluently and spontaneously in French on a range of topics
- justify and maintain personal viewpoints during conversation in French
- compose clear and detailed written texts in French on varied subjects
- explain personal viewpoints on current issues in written French
- design strategies to communicate information clearly to a target audience
- Romantic & Victorian Poetry
What you learn (5)
- explain how romantic and victorian poems relate to their historical and cultural context
- analyse poems in light of contemporary political, religious and scientific developments
- apply close reading techniques to analyse poetic texts
- trace the development of literary criticism on romantic and victorian poetry over time
- evaluate critical interpretations of poems from different historical periods
- Literature, Environment, Ecology
What you learn (11)
- identify key theoretical and literary concepts relevant to set texts
- describe critical contexts situating set texts
- analyse set texts through close reading
- discuss critical responses to set texts
- apply honours-level academic presentation conventions to written work
- explore methodologies for reading texts through ecological perspectives
- outline a broad range of texts and concepts related to ecocritical approaches
- identify critical, analytical and creative methodologies used in the course
- produce written English with accurate and varied vocabulary
- apply conventions of textual analysis to construct critical arguments
- formulate research questions to guide independent study
- States of Damage: Twenty-First Century US Writing and Culture
What you learn (10)
- identify key theoretical and literary concepts relevant to set texts
- situate set texts within relevant cultural and critical contexts
- analyse set texts through close reading and viewing techniques
- apply scholarly conventions to academic writing and presentation
- explore methodologies for interpreting texts within contemporary American culture
- describe a broad range of texts and concepts in contemporary American culture
- compare critical, analytical and creative approaches to generating knowledge
- write academic English accurately using a wide-ranging vocabulary
- construct critical arguments using established textual analysis protocols
- formulate research questions to guide independent study
- The Classical Tradition in English Translations: The Renaissance
What you learn (9)
- explain the historical evolution of translation, imitation and adaptation concepts
- describe how the classical tradition shaped english-language literature
- outline core concepts and techniques used in translation studies
- identify major classical literary genres through their translations
- apply key methods of enquiry used in translation studies
- evaluate the suitability of different research methods in translation studies
- analyse early modern translations using varied analytical techniques
- apply insights from early modern translations to later translated texts
- communicate analysis of historically situated translations clearly
- American Horror Story: U.S. Gothic Cultures, 1619 to Tomorrow
What you learn (12)
- identify key texts and concepts in US gothic/horror culture
- analyse set texts through close reading and viewing
- construct a sustained critical argument using conceptual frameworks
- summarise recent scholarship relevant to the subject
- evaluate ambiguity and contradiction within gothic cultural works
- incorporate scholarly reviews and primary sources into analysis
- write fluently in English using precise and varied vocabulary
- produce an extended essay developing sustained critical analysis
- formulate research questions and investigate them independently
- demonstrate personal responsibility and decision-making in produced work
- collaborate effectively within group work
- communicate ideas effectively across different media forms
- Shakespeare and Selected Dramatists of His Time
What you learn (7)
- compare competing critical perspectives on Shakespearean texts
- select appropriate approaches for analysing plays as literary texts
- analyse plays as texts intended for performance
- relate plays to their religious, social and political contexts
- conduct independent research into a defined Shakespeare studies question
- formulate a reasoned response to a research question with minimal guidance
- examine the language of Shakespeare and contemporaries through close reading
- Bestsellers of the 19th Century
What you learn (8)
- differentiate language varieties and registers across genres in French
- interpret subtle shades of meaning in French texts
- engage openly with distinctive features of nineteenth-century French culture
- appreciate the distinctive characteristics of nineteenth-century French culture
- locate relevant primary and secondary French-language sources
- critically analyse French-language primary and secondary texts
- describe features of French cultures, communities and societies
- apply disciplinary methodologies relevant to French literary and cultural studies
- In the Family Way: Birth Sex & Death in French 17thc Culture & Text
What you learn (10)
- conduct independent research using lecture, seminar and reading material
- identify key authors, texts and contexts relevant to the module
- describe the central issues discussed in the texts studied
- explain thematic content of set texts
- analyse linguistic and stylistic features of set texts
- expand french vocabulary and stylistic awareness through reading
- critically analyse literary texts
- evaluate literary devices specific to different genres
- distinguish between different literary genres
- assess socio-cultural information conveyed by different genres
- Representations of the Holocaust
What you learn (5)
- analyse French-language texts depicting the Holocaust
- apply target language skills to interpret cultural material
- apply holocaust studies theories to analyse french representations
- describe the socio-political context surrounding holocaust representations
- describe the cultural context surrounding holocaust representations
- The Right in France, from the Dreyfus Affair to the Present
What you learn (12)
- engage openly with perspectives from other cultures
- identify distinctive features of different cultures
- distinguish varieties and registers of the French language
- interpret nuanced meaning and genre conventions in French texts
- locate primary and secondary sources in French
- critically analyse French-language source materials
- describe key scholarly debates on the module's topics
- apply relevant research methodologies to historical topics
- evaluate the historical development of the French right
- compare leaders, strategies and supporters of right-wing movements
- present learned material clearly in spoken form
- communicate learned material clearly in written form
- Introduction to French Linguistics
What you learn (9)
- explain the structural rules governing the French language
- describe patterns of variation in French using linguistic theory
- apply linguistic methods to analyse the French language
- identify key milestones in the history of linguistic study
- describe how scientific methods are used to study features of French
- transcribe French speech sounds using phonetic notation
- construct syntactic tree diagrams for French sentences
- analyse how meaning is constructed in French and language generally
- evaluate alternative explanations for grammar, register and vocabulary choices
- French Cinema and Society from the First to the Second World War
What you learn (11)
- explain how economic and technological factors shape film styles
- describe how social and cultural factors influence film representation
- analyse how social and economic factors shaped key events in modern French history
- explain the ideological and cultural causes behind historical episodes in france
- critically analyse links between political history and cinematic representation
- identify film techniques used to convey narrative and ideas
- compose a written analysis of historical and cinematic ideas
- research material to support an audio-visual presentation on film
- create a presentation using film clips to support analytical arguments
- evaluate the reliability and relevance of historical sources
- conduct independent research on french film and social history
Year 3 · 1 core, 22 optional · 30 credits ≈ 300 hours
- Modern French Language III
What you learn (9)
- evaluate intercultural issues linked to contemporary France
- apply independent strategies to learn a foreign language
- conduct independent research on language-related topics
- proofread French texts systematically for accuracy
- apply advanced French grammar rules in writing
- translate complex texts between French and English
- construct complex French syntax across varied contexts
- communicate orally in French across diverse topics
- adapt spoken French register and style to context
22 optional modules
- Early Modern Drama
What you learn (5)
- explain the political, religious and social contexts of set early modern plays
- describe major dramatic trends of the English stage between 1574 and 1642
- explain key theories of early modern literary and dramatic criticism
- apply early modern critical approaches to analyse dramatic texts
- analyse early modern primary sources beyond the set texts using digital archives
- Ecopoetics: Poetry and World-Ecology
What you learn (11)
- develop a personal method for writing outside the traditional desk-based setting
- apply a contemporary mode of engagement to represent environmental change in writing
- summarise the major environmental problems shaping life in the present century
- explain a structural link between environmental issues operating at different scales
- outline the current landscape of poetic practice relevant to ecological writing
- position one's own writing tendencies within the contemporary ecopoetic field
- use scholarly and primary sources to support analysis of poetic practice
- compose an extended piece of writing in a chosen poetic form or mode
- justify the choice of poetic form or mode used in a creative project
- explain the interdisciplinary demands placed on ecopoetic writing
- reflect on how a creative project addresses audiences from different disciplines
- Introduction to Alternative Lifeworlds Fiction (Science Fiction, Fantasy and the Weird)
What you learn (12)
- identify key theoretical and literary concepts relevant to set texts
- situate set texts within relevant cultural and critical contexts
- analyse set texts through close reading and viewing
- critique set texts using developed analytical skills
- apply scholarly conventions of academic presentation
- apply a core method for interpreting alternative lifeworld fiction
- describe a broad range of texts and concepts in alternative lifeworld fiction
- explain critical, analytic and creative approaches to generating knowledge
- produce written English with accurate and varied vocabulary
- construct a critical argument through textual analysis
- formulate research questions for independent investigation
- conduct independent research to address self-formulated questions
- Literature and Empire: Britain and the Caribbean to c. 1900
What you learn (13)
- incorporate recent scholarship into analysis of colonial literary texts
- discuss issues of race, gender and colonialism in literary texts
- evaluate critically how race, gender and colonialism appear across literary genres
- apply knowledge of historical and cultural context to interpret literary texts
- describe processes of literary canon formation
- critique shifts in literary taste over time
- apply standard literary analysis techniques accurately
- construct and sustain a coherent literary argument
- summarise recent scholarly research in literary studies
- differentiate between competing scholarly approaches
- recognise uncertainty and limitations within literary scholarship
- use scholarly reviews and primary sources appropriately in analysis
- plan and execute an extended independent research project
- Queering the Literary Landscape: LGBTQ+ Literature and Culture in the Contemporary World
What you learn (11)
- explain the cultural, political and social contexts of set LGBTQ+ texts
- analyse critical and theoretical texts through close reading
- construct a sustained critical argument using conceptual understanding
- demonstrate personal responsibility and independent decision-making in academic work
- collaborate effectively with peers on shared tasks
- select and use scholarly reviews and primary sources appropriately
- discuss key issues in the production and reception of queer literature
- apply theoretical frameworks in conjunction with literary analysis
- evaluate the relevance of literary and theoretical work to contemporary society
- formulate an original research topic within queer literary studies
- apply queer theory concepts and methods to a non-literary cultural form
- Austen in Theory
What you learn (9)
- describe Austen's novels within their original literary context
- explain how Austen's novels are interpreted in current scholarship
- explain the novel's place within Anglo-American and continental philosophical traditions
- apply theoretical frameworks when reading literary texts
- pursue independent interests in theoretical approaches to literature
- analyse literary texts using critical reading techniques
- compose critical written arguments about literary texts
- conduct independent research using appropriate scholarly methods
- apply honours-level scholarly conventions with growing independence
- American Poetry: Modernity, Rupture, Violence
What you learn (8)
- construct an extended academic argument of journal-article length
- apply scholarly conventions for citing and evaluating critical sources
- develop an original line of argument through independent research
- describe major movements and figures in American poetry history
- relate poetic movements and figures to their historical context
- identify basic and specialised terms for analysing poetic form and rhetoric
- apply rhetorical and formal analysis methods to critical readings of poems
- evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and assumptions of critical debates
- Slavery and After: Writing the Francophone Caribbean
What you learn (6)
- describe key historical events shaping Martinique and Guadeloupe
- explain major literary movements of the francophone Caribbean
- explain the political context of Martinique and Guadeloupe
- analyse representations of slavery's legacy across different texts
- apply postcolonial theory to interpret francophone Caribbean texts
- construct reasoned arguments about texts informed by critical theory
- The Left & Trade Unions in France
What you learn (10)
- use lecture, seminar and reading materials as a basis for independent research
- identify key facts about the historical contexts and topics studied
- explain the linguistic and thematic content of the studied materials
- present findings clearly in spoken form
- present findings clearly in written form
- participate in academic discussions on the topics studied
- compare different interpretations of the events and themes studied
- relate historical developments in french trade unionism to contemporary issues
- apply digital tools to gather relevant source material
- use digital tools to present academic material
- Occupation: Everyday Life in Vichy, France 1940-1944
What you learn (5)
- examine primary sources on life under occupation
- examine scholarly accounts of life under occupation
- explain factors causing differing experiences under vichy rule
- present reasons why certain wartime experiences remain understudied
- synthesise complex narratives of wartime france and the francophone world
- Paris and the Modern Imagination
What you learn (6)
- identify key features of French literary texts depicting Paris across different periods
- evaluate critically how modern texts represent aspects of the city of Paris
- analyse literary and historical sources using historiographical approaches
- apply ideas from cultural critics and literary theorists to interpret texts
- design an independent research project on a chosen scholarly topic
- communicate research findings clearly in written academic form
- European Gothic
What you learn (7)
- explain the gothic as a transnational literary and cultural phenomenon
- analyse issues of authorship and intellectual property in literary works
- evaluate processes of inter-cultural adaptation in gothic literature
- explain the links between literature and emerging media technologies of the enlightenment
- translate and interpret texts across different languages and literary traditions
- conduct independent library-based research on a literary topic
- produce an original contribution to the field through a research project
- Propaganda and Persuasion in Modern Europe
What you learn (10)
- explain how propaganda has been produced and disseminated in modern Europe
- analyse how audiences have received and interpreted propaganda
- define propaganda across different historical and cultural contexts
- demonstrate competence in interacting across different cultural settings
- engage openly with practices and values of unfamiliar cultures
- describe features of a foreign culture or society
- interpret primary source materials written in the target language
- evaluate secondary source materials written in the target language
- describe communities and societies associated with the target language
- apply discipline-appropriate research methodologies
- Translation and Translators in the Contemporary World
What you learn (4)
- explain advanced concepts underpinning translation studies
- describe key concepts underpinning translation studies
- apply translation studies terminology to reflect on translators' strategies
- evaluate translators' strategies using advanced translation studies terminology
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£25,500median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£22k
Median£26k
Upper quarter£31k
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 155 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 13, 24, 23
Half of graduates earned between £21,500 and £30,500. Five years on, the median is £33,000. 85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 80% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 10% left | 100% | 50 |
| In work or study, 15 months on10% studying | 85% | 10 |
| Professional or managerial job | 80% | 15 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £28,000 | 15 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £25,500 | 155 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £33,000 | 160 |
Money
What does it cost?
£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £40,200 in fees over 4 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
National Student Survey 2025-26
What do students say?
81%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 78% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 75 students answered
Highest: 99% agreed on question 4; lowest: 52% on question 24.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 97% |
| Question 2 | 97% |
| Question 3 | 96% |
| Question 4 | 99% |
| Question 5 | 99% |
| Question 6 | 95% |
| Question 7 | 87% |
| Question 8 | 79% |
| Question 9 | 85% |
| Question 10 | 62% |
| Question 11 | 91% |
| Question 12 | 92% |
| Question 13 | 89% |
| Question 14 | 83% |
| Question 15 | 97% |
| Question 16 | 96% |
| Question 17 | 78% |
| Question 18 | 76% |
| Question 19 | 86% |
| Question 20 | 96% |
| Question 21 | 90% |
| Question 22 | 89% |
| Question 23 | 80% |
| Question 24 | 52% |
| Question 25 | 78% |
| Question 26 | 81% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
Modules, entry requirements and fees are facts read from University of Warwick’s course page on 2026-09-19 and may change; the university’s page is authoritative. Descriptions are not reproduced. Outcome figures are from the Discover Uni dataset. University of Warwick is a trade mark of the university; sch.today is independent of it.