BA English Studies and History
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 81%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Studies and History at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,000. 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 History at University of Stirling do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Studies and History at University of Stirling?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA English Studies and History at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Does BA English Studies and History 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 History at University of Stirling?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.