BA English and Theatre Studies
About this course
BA in English and Theatre Studies, an English and Drama degree examining how writing and performance interact throughout history. Teaching is delivered jointly by the English and Comparative Literary Studies and Theatre and Performance Studies departments through three core modules specific to this course. Students engage with productions at nearby Stratford-upon-Avon and the on-campus Warwick Arts Centre.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined). You also need to meet the A dditional Requirements listed below (see separate dropdown). IB: 34 to include 6 at Higher Level in English Literature or English Language and Literature (combined). You also need to meet the A dditional Requirements listed below (see separate dropdown).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 70%: 50 offers from 71 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and Theatre Studies at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £42,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English and Theatre Studies at University of Warwick 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 and Theatre Studies at University of Warwick?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English and Theatre Studies at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English and Theatre Studies at University of Warwick?
70% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 50 offers from 71 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA English and Theatre Studies at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English and Theatre Studies at University of Warwick?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.