BA Education and English Literature
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education and English Literature, an undergraduate degree combining the study of literary texts with educational theory and practice. The course is available as a three-year full-time programme.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. Entry requirements for PGCE courses The entry requirements for subsequent interview to the PGCE programme may alter (for example if the DfE changes entry requirements for PGCE courses). You’ll be advised of any changes during the degree.
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 66%
- Learning opportunities: 65%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 48%
- Organisation and management: 25%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 38%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 13%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 42%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 9%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 76%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education and English Literature at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA Education and English Literature at Bath Spa University do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education and English Literature at Bath Spa University?
66% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education and English Literature at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Education and English Literature at Bath Spa University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.