BA English Studies
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 81%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Studies at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Studies at University of Stirling 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 English Studies at University of Stirling?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English Studies at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Does BA English Studies at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Studies at University of Stirling?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.