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MA (Hons) English

Study mode: Full-time
Length: 4 years
Distance learning: Not available
Placement year: Not available
Year abroad: Optional
Foundation year: Not available

Personal statement examples

National Student Survey (NSS)

87%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."
Data from 35 students (77% of those asked)
Course
The course is intellectually stimulating
My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt
The course is well organized and running smoothly
The timetable works efficiently for me
Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
Support
I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course
Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course
The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well
The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well
I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to
Assessments
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
Marking and assessment has been fair
Feedback on my work has been timely
I have received helpful comments on my work
Community
I feel part of a community of staff and students
I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course
I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.
Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.
The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.
Staff
Staff are good at explaining things
Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 20 students
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
55%
Degree or higher qualification
0%
Different higher education qualification
5%
International baccalaureate
0%
Completed Access course
15%
Foundation course
0%
No / unknown prior qualifications
0%
Other
25%

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 10 students

More than 240
20%
224 – 239
0%
208 – 223
0%
192 – 207
20%
176 – 191
25%
160 – 175
10%
144 – 159
10%
128 – 143
10%
112 – 127
10%
96 – 111
0%
80 – 95
0%
64 – 79
0%
48 – 63
0%
Less than 48
0%

A year on the course

80%
"of students are still on the course or have completed"
Data from 25 students
Are still studying
80%
Are taking a break from their studies
5%
Have completed their studies
0%
Have left with a lower qualification
0%
Have left without a qualification
15%

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time English Studies (Non-Specific) courses

For graduates from University of Dundee

After 15 months
£20,000

Range: £17,500 — £23,000

Data from 10 people (60% of those asked)

After 3 years
£19,000

Range: £13,000 — £23,000

Data from 70 people

After 5 years
£24,500

Range: £17,000 — £29,000

Data from 65 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

75%
"of the students go on to work and / or study"
Data from 15 students (70% of those asked)
Now working
55%
Doing further study
5%
Working and studying
15%
Unemployed – previously working or studying
0%
Unemployed – not employed since graduation
15%
Other
15%

Occupation types 15 months after the course

55%
"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."
Data from 10 students (60% of those asked)
55% In highly skilled work
20%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
35% In other work
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
Sales occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
10% In unknown work
10%
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

60%
"of graduates are utilising what they learnt during their studies in their current work."
Data from 15 students (60% of those asked)
Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.
Future My current work fits with my future plans.