BA English Studies and Journalism Studies
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Studies and Journalism Studies at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Studies and Journalism Studies at University of Stirling do next?
90% 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 Journalism Studies at University of Stirling?
81% 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 Journalism Studies at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does BA English Studies and Journalism 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 and Journalism Studies at University of Stirling?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.