BA Education and English
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature and Education. Core topics include research methods, fieldwork, and global and comparative perspectives. The programme includes classroom experience with children, community-based learning, and a four-week US Summer School at partner universities. The final year includes an independent research dissertation and professional placement modules.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC in three A Levels. IB: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 55%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding Learning in the Classroom
- Becoming a Social Scientist
- Revolutions in Thought: Medieval Pioneers to Romantic Rebels
- Literature and Society
- Shakespeare on Film
- The American South: US Summer School (Level 6)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education and English at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 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 at Keele University do next?
85% 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 at Keele University?
79% 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 at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Education and English at Keele University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.