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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Secondary Teaching Studies (English)
University of Hull
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Secondary Teaching Studies (English) course at University of Hull.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Hull. These students are taking Secondary Teaching Studies (English) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| English Language | C |
| Psychology | C |
| English Literature | A |
| History | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X131
Here's what University of Hull says about its Secondary Teaching Studies (English) course.
Inspire the next generation with a teaching degree that allows you to explore curriculum, teaching and learning with English as a subject specialism.
Over two years, you can take part in this accelerated route to a teaching role or PGCE, where you’ll learn about children and young people’s development and how it’s underpinned by policy, research and practice.
You’ll hear perspectives from guest lecturers and experience diverse learning environments, including our Forest School Training Centre.
As an English specialist, you’ll explore a range of genres relevant to today’s classroom, helping develop your understanding of English language and literature at degree level.
Why study at Hull?
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Fast-track your career: Our accelerated two-year programme is a unique opportunity to gain a first degree while focusing on your future teaching ambitions.
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Learn on-the-job on placement: Boost your employability by taking on a UK or international work placement to help your understanding of education in action.
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Boost your CV with an extra qualification: On top of your English specialism, you’ll have the opportunity to study for Forest School certification.
Where could this take me?
With this foundational degree complete, you’re ready to explore a range of opportunities in schools as an unqualified teacher, or to take the next step towards Qualified Teacher Status such as PGCE.
There are lots of opportunities to use your degree other than in a school, such as working as a tutor, educational consultant or pursuing an educational role in the arts, heritage or local government sectors.
This degree can also open up opportunities for further postgraduate study in a range of subject areas.
Source: University of Hull
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education
Location
The University of Hull | Hull
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Secondary education
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £11,750 per year |
| Scotland | £11,750 per year |
| Wales | £11,750 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £11,750 per year |
| Channel Islands | £11,750 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £11,750 per year |
| International | £21,160 per year |
The modules you will study
Core modules include: Introduction to Education Education Theory Education Specialism The Power of the Word: Stylistics Contemporary Issues in Education Research Methods All the World’s a Stage: Shakespeare and Early Modern Theatre Crime and Transgression
How you will be assessed
The first year of this accelerated degree has a strong focus on thinking critically about what education is, how it differs in different places at different times, the values that underpin and inform it, and developing the skills to reflect on it in thoughtful, insightful and well-informed ways.
It provides opportunity to gain practical experience as well as exploring English as your subject of interest, allowing you to develop your knowledge alongside your understanding of how to teach it.
The second year of the programme continue the focus on reflective practice, providing opportunity to visit a range of settings and to meet expert practitioners.
It focusses on key contemporary issues and provides opportunity to develop the skills necessary to research an aspect of education about which you care passionately.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hull
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Hull students who took the Secondary Teaching Studies (English) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
81%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
83%
low
Learning opportunities
83%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
91%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
med
Academic support
87%
low
Academic support
87%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
low
How well organised is your course?
58%
low
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
76%
low
Student voice
76%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hull. These students are taking Secondary Teaching Studies (English) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Hull graduates who took Secondary Teaching Studies (English) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%
Sales occupations
15%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
15%
Teaching Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hull graduates who took Secondary Teaching Studies (English) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£24.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Secondary Teaching Studies (English).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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