Education and English Literature BA (Hons)
University of Keele
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Education and English Literature BA (Hons) and other courses in literature in English at University of Keele for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in literature in English.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Education
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of literature in English at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20500 | £21000 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £17000 - £25000 | £16000 - £23500 | £18000 - £29000 |
All Education courses of University of Keele
Salary of all UK Graduates of Education
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22924 | £18920 | £21545 |
25-75 percentile range | £18230 - £26746 | £13640 - £24249 | £15282 - £28005 |
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Course Description
Education and English Literature explores a diverse range of literary works from different cultures and historical periods while also showing how professionals operate in the education sector, from policy making to teaching. You will investigate the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of education, and explore the relationship between literature and society, looking at issues such as decolonisation, the environment, and gender and sexuality. This programme aims to equip you with the ability to critically analyse and communicate effectively, building valuable skills for a career in education, teaching or related fields.
Why choose this course?
- No. 1 in the UK. Britain's best university, ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)
- Global Top 300 for Education (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)
- Become a skilled analyst of literature of all kinds, from poetry to graphic novels to political speeches
- Develop your critical thinking and communication skills to enhance your career prospects
- Opportunity to apply for an International Year at a university across the globe and explore diverse cultures
Education and English Literature at Keele explores the nature of learning and its key elements including policy, teaching and practice, whilst investigating literature from Shakespeare to contemporary times.
On this combined honours course, you will actively engage in discussions around various topics such as psychological, sociological and cultural influences in education, and consider how these may evolve in the future. You will explore key issues and challenges associated with teaching and learning at different levels, such as primary and secondary.
This programme will help to build your awareness of how the education sector operates and your familiarisation with the communication between students and teachers, as well as the collaboration between professionals in the workplace. You will explore the ways in which teaching is delivered and consider classroom behaviour amongst students and how they learn.
In English Literature, you will be taught by expert lecturers in the School of Humanities. You will explore and interpret literary texts that will challenge your views, advance your tastes, prompt your creativity, and give you the opportunity to become a versatile graduate. Through a range of activities and assessments, our diverse course will equip you with a vast array of attributes that employers are looking for, including problem solving, creativity, emotional intelligence, and digital literacy.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Education and English Literature BA (Hons) at University of Keele
25% | Sales occupations |
20% | Elementary occupations |
20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for literature in English
All literature in English courses of University of Keele
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Keele in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Keele in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #40
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #65
- #82
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #31
- #251
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #45
- #470
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of University of Keele
About University of Keele
Established in 1949, Keele University is located in the rural setting of the large town of Newcastle under Lyme. The university’s facilities are all within walking distance from the centre of campus, including Union Square where students can find a Pharmacy, the Library, and even a student Post Office. Students can choose between an impressive selection of courses at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, as well as between five different modern and spacious residence halls.
List of 221 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Keele - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Keele
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Keele by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8360
- postgraduates:
- 1545
- Total:
- 9905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Literature”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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English Literature BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 73% | 10% | 4% | £9250 | £20600 | 138 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Education and English Literature BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 85% | 3% | 15% | £9250 | £12500 | 119 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
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English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 100% | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £16520 | 120 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
English Language and English Literature BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 88% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 122 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
English Literature BA (Hons) | University of Roehampton | 71% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 | 108 | Roehampton | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023