English and Italian BA
AAB at A level, English Literature; graduates earn a median £25,500 three years on.
Typical A level offer
AAB
English Literature · 94% 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 italian. 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: 94% with A levels, 6% with the IB. 7% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 60 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
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 Italian. 34 to include 5 in Higher Level English Literature (or English Language | 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 Italian. We welcome applications from students taking | — |
| Advanced Highers | AAAA in two Advanced Highers in English and Italian, where you have achieved ABB/BBB in three further Highers subjects. AB in two Advanced Highers in English and Italian, where you have achieved AAB in | 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, 6 optional
Compulsory modules this year: arts & humanities 53% · transversal skills 28% · social & cultural skills 9% · language & communication 9%.
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, 6 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
- Introducing Italy: Local and Global Perspectives
What you learn (11)
- identify key historical processes shaping the italian language
- outline major events in the formation of the italian nation
- recognise diversity among local and global italian identities
- critically evaluate primary and secondary texts on italian culture
- describe a range of cultural artefacts related to italy
- analyse how cultural artefacts express italian identity
- conduct research using appropriate academic methods
- analyse sources to support an argument
- produce clear written work in academic style
- use italian language with increased proficiency
- explain italy's cultural role within a global context
6 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
- Italian for Beginners
What you learn (9)
- produce written texts in Italian on familiar topics
- read and comprehend written texts in Italian
- translate short texts between italian and english
- distinguish between different varieties and registers of italian
- apply core italian grammatical structures in different contexts
- adapt language use to different registers of communication
- interpret spoken italian on a range of topics
- communicate orally in italian on a range of topics
- discuss intercultural differences between italian and english-speaking contexts
- Modern Italian Language I (Advanced)
What you learn (13)
- apply fundamental grammar rules in Italian
- produce written texts in different genres and registers
- interpret spoken Italian accurately and idiomatically
- produce accurate and idiomatic spoken Italian
- predict likely sources of misunderstanding in oral communication
- read Italian texts accurately
- predict comprehension difficulties arising from syntax, lexis and grammar
- translate texts into Italian to build syntactic and lexical accuracy
- explain challenges of translating into English regarding syntax, register and idiom
- apply translation strategies when rendering texts into English
- describe key aspects of contemporary Italian society and culture
- proofread written work systematically for accuracy
- develop independent strategies for language learning
- Italian Intermediate Accelerated
What you learn (8)
- apply intermediate-level Italian grammar structures accurately in context
- identify the main ideas in complex Italian texts on concrete and abstract topics
- describe specific details within complex Italian texts
- converse fluently and spontaneously in Italian on a range of topics
- justify and maintain personal viewpoints during Italian conversation
- produce clear and detailed written texts in Italian on varied subjects
- explain personal opinions on current issues in written Italian
- evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses to improve language learning strategies
Year 2 · 1 core, 8 optional · 30 credits ≈ 300 hours
- Modern Italian Language II
What you learn (8)
- comprehend spoken Italian across diverse everyday topics
- communicate orally in Italian on a range of subjects
- identify variations in Italian language use across regions and contexts
- distinguish formal and informal registers in Italian
- translate texts between English and Italian with commentary
- explain translation choices to show awareness of linguistic differences
- apply advanced Italian grammatical structures accurately in context
- use appropriate registers when communicating in Italian
8 optional modules
- 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
Year 3 · 1 core, 20 optional · 30 credits ≈ 300 hours
- Modern Italian Language III
What you learn (10)
- comprehend advanced spoken Italian in varied contexts
- produce fluent spoken Italian on complex topics
- analyse features of contemporary Italian society and culture
- evaluate intercultural issues linked to Italian culture
- apply systematic proof-reading techniques to Italian texts
- manage independent strategies for learning Italian
- apply advanced Italian grammatical structures accurately
- explain features of advanced written Italian expression
- interpret complex Italian texts across diverse document types
- analyse translation challenges between Italian and English
20 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
- Italian Cinema II: Individual Perspectives
What you learn (11)
- identify key themes and formal features of the period's films
- identify key practitioners of italian post-war cinema
- explain core concepts of film criticism and theory
- analyse films in terms of formal, technical and narrative features
- identify movements and directors in italian post-war cinema
- relate italian cinema history to broader social and cultural context
- produce written analyses of italian films or related topics
- present oral discussions on italian cinema topics
- apply advanced italian aural comprehension skills
- recognise regional and social italian dialects and accents
- use digital tools to support academic research and presentation
- Dante's Inferno
What you learn (11)
- conduct independent research using lecture and reading materials
- describe factual background and context of Dante's Inferno
- explain thematic content of the Inferno
- analyse linguistic and stylistic features of the text
- present findings and arguments orally
- produce written accounts of research findings
- critically analyse literary texts
- engage with scholarly debates on the texts
- evaluate how political and intellectual trends shaped the Inferno
- evaluate the influence of literary developments on the Inferno
- apply digital tools to support academic work
- Renaissance Florence
What you learn (9)
- conduct independent research building on lecture and seminar content
- describe key facts and historical contexts of the Italian Renaissance
- explain thematic content of renaissance texts
- analyse the linguistic and stylistic features of renaissance texts
- present learning outcomes clearly in spoken form
- present learning outcomes clearly in written form
- critically evaluate renaissance texts and related cultural issues
- engage with scholarly debates on renaissance texts
- use digital tools to support academic work
- 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
- Mediterranean Cinema
What you learn (14)
- explain key developments in mediterranean history and identity over time
- apply film theory concepts to analyse films
- evaluate films using critical theoretical frameworks
- explain ethical issues relating to cultural diversity in the mediterranean
- adapt communication to diverse cultural and linguistic contexts
- extend subject knowledge using lecture and seminar material
- manage own learning through independent study
- apply knowledge of mediterranean history to new contexts
- describe key developments in mediterranean history and identity over time
- analyse films using key film theory concepts
- identify interconnected features of mediterranean cultures
- use lectures and seminars to inform independent research
- manage own learning process
- apply knowledge of mediterranean history to other contexts
Year 4 · 1 core · 30 credits ≈ 300 hours
- Modern Italian Language IV
What you learn (9)
- apply advanced grammar rules in written and spoken Italian
- translate complex texts between italian and english
- compose structured written texts in italian using complex syntax
- comprehend extended spoken italian on diverse topics
- communicate orally in italian across varied topics and registers
- evaluate intercultural issues linked to italian culture
- proofread written italian texts systematically for accuracy
- manage independent language-learning strategies effectively
- conduct independent research on language-related topics
“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, 23
Half of graduates earned between £21,500 and £30,500. Five years on, the median is £33,000. 90% 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 | 90% | 25 |
| 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.
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