BA Education Studies and English Language
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics and Education, combining the study of language with education studies. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme includes a work placement module and provides access to the CELTA qualification. An independent research project or dissertation forms part of the degree.
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Entry requirements
104 UCAS Tariff points T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course. Find out more about T levels as UCAS tariff points here.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 19%
- Gained a higher qualification: 73%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 81%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Intro to TEFL: Language Awareness
- General Linguistics
- Intro to TEFL: Teaching Skills
- The What and Why of Education Studies
- Education’s Past, Present and Future: Mapping equality, diversity and inclusion
- Sociolinguistic Theory and Practice (designated research method module)
- TEFL: Access to CELTA
- Whose Standards? (Re)forming quality for education
- Language and Power
- Work Placement Module
- Navigating the Research Journey: Ethics, methodology and research design
- Sustainable Futures: Educating for a shared world
- The Psychology of Teaching and Learning
- Education @ Work
- Safeguarding in Education: Learning lessons
- Developing Personal Values and Philosophy in Education
- Independent Research Project
- World Englishes
- Style and Identity
- History of English
- Advanced Language Analysis
- Listener, Learner, Leader: Becoming education change-makers
- Dissertation: Your independent study of education
- Ideology and Education: Sites of struggle and stories of emancipation
- Education @ Work
- Education and the Sociological Imagination
- Theatre & Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education Studies and English Language at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £30,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for English language.
What do graduates of BA Education Studies and English Language at University of Worcester do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education Studies and English Language at University of Worcester?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education Studies and English Language at University of Worcester?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BA Education Studies and English Language at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Education Studies and English Language at University of Worcester?
19% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.