BA English
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA English (U3SHAUENG) at Birmingham Newman University for 2027 entry so far.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 90%
- East of England: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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 English at Birmingham Newman University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £31,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English at Birmingham Newman University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English at Birmingham Newman University?
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 at Birmingham Newman University?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA English at Birmingham Newman University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.