BA English with Study Abroad
About this course
BA in BA English with Study Abroad, an English degree focusing on literary traditions from medieval times to the present. The course includes a year spent studying in English at a partner university abroad, and culminates in an independent final-year dissertation on a topic chosen by the student.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 85%: 140 offers from 165 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 178 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 52%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 19%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English with Study Abroad at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £45,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for English studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 176 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
85% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 140 offers from 165 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA English with Study Abroad at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.