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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Secondary English Education Studies - Teacher Degree Apprenticeship

University of Portsmouth

(4.1)
133 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Secondary English Education Studies - Teacher Degree Apprenticeship course at University of Portsmouth.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

112-120 points from 3 A levels.

You may also need to

Attend an interview

Most popular A-levels studied

The Secondary English Education Studies - Teacher Degree Apprenticeship course at University of Portsmouth features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

English language
Teacher training
SubjectGrade
SociologyB
PsychologyB
LawB
MathematicsC
BiologyC
SubjectGrade
English LanguageB
PsychologyA
English LiteratureC
GeographyC
SociologyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

Here's what University of Portsmouth says about its Secondary English Education Studies - Teacher Degree Apprenticeship course.

This is a new course and we’re currently finalising the detailed information for this page. You can still see entry requirements and apply.

Source: University of Portsmouth

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Secondary English Education Studies - Teacher Degree Apprenticeship at University of Portsmouth.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Location

Main Site | Portsmouth

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Mixed mode

Subjects

• English language

• Secondary teaching

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

Unknown

University of Portsmouth student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 133 reviews from University of Portsmouth's students and alumni
5 star
37%
4 star
41%
3 star
17%
2 star
4%
1 star
1%
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1st year student

1 year ago

Good facilities, could be open more and advertise their role better

(4)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

The uni life is really good, good environment and lots to do

(4)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

It has significantly impacted me as I have find myself running out of money often

(3)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

The support is excellent, they are willing to do anything to help your studies

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

Workload is super manageable, not many lectures so plenty of free time

(4)
Course

1st year student

1 year ago

The facilities are top tier and help are studies. Teachers are approachable

(5)
Overall

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth students who took the Secondary English Education Studies - Teacher Degree Apprenticeship course - or another course in the same subject area.

English language

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

76%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

80%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

76%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

81%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

80%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

85%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

66%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

69%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

73%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

80%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

80%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

77%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

95%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

78%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

90%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

95%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

high

Student information

The Secondary English Education Studies - Teacher Degree Apprenticeship course at University of Portsmouth features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

English language
Teacher training
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female91%Male9%
Where students come from
International7%UK93%
Number of students90
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female57%Male41%Other1%
Where students come from
International46%UK54%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students70
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Secondary English Education Studies - Teacher Degree Apprenticeship course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Portsmouth graduates across each of those subject areas.

English studies
Education and teaching

Graduate statistics

30%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Elementary occupations

15%

Administrative occupations

15%

Teaching Professionals

10%

Secretarial and related occupations

Graduate statistics

60%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

95%

In work, study or other activity

90%

Say it fits with future plans

90%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

15%

Other Educational Professionals

5%

Administrative occupations

5%

Media Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Secondary English Education Studies - Teacher Degree Apprenticeship course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Portsmouth graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

English studies
Education and teaching

Earnings

£19k

First year after graduation

£22.6k

Third year after graduation

£28.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£20.8k

First year after graduation

£24.1k

Third year after graduation

£27.4k

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 English Education Studies - Teacher Degree Apprenticeship.

Source: LEO

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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