BA English Studies and Film & Media
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 52 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 86%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Studies and Film & Media at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Studies and Film & Media at University of Stirling do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Studies and Film & Media at University of Stirling?
83% 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 and Film & Media at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 205 UCAS points.
Does BA English Studies and Film & Media 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 and Film & Media at University of Stirling?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.