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Overview
Studying Education and English together gives you a unique understanding of how language shapes learning and society. It opens doors to careers in teaching, educational policy, publishing, and beyond.
From the start of the course, explore how Education and English language work together to shape learning and communication. You’ll study key educational theories and research while developing your understanding of dialects, grammar and vocabulary. Discover how language has evolved over time and apply this knowledge to your education modules, examining how history, society and politics influence teaching and learning.
In your second year, you can tailor your degree to your interests with a wide range of optional modules. Investigate what English reveals about culture and identity worldwide, explore how education promotes social justice, uncover how language is used to express identity and power, and consider diverse critical perspectives on education.
By your final year, you’ll bring everything together through an independent research project or dissertation. This is your chance to apply academic research, design your own ethical projects and develop transferable skills in research, communication and problem-solving.
Through having the chance to take our Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) modules, you’ll gain a practical insight into language teaching methods, helping you understand how English works in depth. Learn how to explain the essential concepts and structures of English to non-native speakers and discover how different teaching methods can both engage a class and increase understanding to successfully embed English as an additional language. This experience will provide you with the essential skills for careers in teaching and provide opportunities to teach internationally.
Placements
With English Language you’ll have the opportunity to complete a work placement module in your second year. You’ll be supported in finding a placement which matches your goals through creating a personal development plan, producing a CV, and learning how to approach employers.
Placements are flexible, with around 36 hours spread over 12 weeks to fit alongside your studies. They’re a fantastic way to gain experience, build confidence, and explore your career options. Past placements have included schools, marketing agencies, arts and heritage organisations, and the Hive Library.
Course content
After building a strong foundation in Education and English, you’ll have the flexibility to choose optional modules and decide whether to continue as a joint honours or specialise in one subject. These modules let you gain workplace experience, develop research skills, or dive deeper into educational and language theories, exploring how communication works in different contexts.
We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.
Optional modules will run if enough students choose to study them. It is not guaranteed that all modules will be offered every year.
Careers
With support from our Careers and employability service, plus the contacts you’ll make through guest speakers and our optional work placement module, you’ll be well prepared for employment and have guidance to help you find work after you graduate
Education Studies and English Language can lead to many careers where language and communication are key. The expertise in learning theory, education policy, effective communication and a global understanding of both language and education you’ll have developed over the three years, will set you up for progressing into areas such as:
- Education
- Journalism
- Mentoring
- Marketing
- Public relations and local politics
Further study
After completing your degree you could decide to progress into further study to develop your knowledge and experience or explore a different subject and develop a unique specialism.
You could choose to study our postgraduate Humanities courses which includes English MA, English Literature and Language MPhil/PhD, or one of our Education and Teaching Training courses.
Course highlights
Teaching and assessment
You’ll be taught through interactive lectures and seminars designed to Learning is interactive, with lectures and seminars that spark debate and critical thinking. You’ll also take part in practical tasks like recording interviews and analysing texts. Assessment combines essays, reports, projects and presentations—helping you build organisation and time management skills, while receiving regular feedback to support your progress.
Teaching and assessment contents
Lectures will equip you with core information and foundational knowledge, which you can then explore further through discussion and debate in seminars. Lectures provide an overview of key points on a topic presented in a concise and coherent way. You’ll be encouraged to take an active role in your learning by engaging in group discussions, sharing your thoughts and opinions, and reflecting on how new insights connect with your prior knowledge. This process will help you consider past advances, address present challenges, and propose solutions that contribute to a brighter and more innovative future for education.
Meet our Education and English Language lecturers
Simon Taylor
Simon joined the School of Education in January 2016 having worked in the arts and cultural sector for many years. He specialises in collaborative research, building partnerships, commissioning, strategic planning, interdisciplinary working and professional development supporting artists, teachers and senior managers.
Simon is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA).
Dr Rebecca Mace
Rebecca is an experienced educator with nearly two decades of teaching across a diverse range of settings, including state, independent, day, boarding, single-sex, and co-educational schools. Rebecca’s research interests are strongly rooted in philosophy, education, and feminism and she has a particular interest in technology, particularly the application of AI in education. For her PhD, Rebecca explored how social media-dominated culture impacts the concept of self.
Katie Mansfield
I'm interested in how language shapes our everyday lives, from how we talk with friends, to how children are assessed in school, to how people are judged in wider society. In my teaching and research, I focus particularly on how language and social class interact, and how this can create or reinforce inequalities in education. A lot of my work looks at what happens in real-life classrooms and playgrounds - how children use language, how teachers respond to it, and how current education policy in England shapes ideas about what counts as 'good' or 'correct' language.
I'm passionate about helping students understand that language is not just a set of fixed rules, but a powerful social tool that affects identity, opportunity, and fairness.I am particularly committed to widening participation and inclusive teaching, and I am to create a learning environment that is supportive, engaging and rooted in real-world, cutting edge data and examples.
Simon Taylor
Simon joined the School of Education in January 2016 having worked in the arts and cultural sector for many years. He specialises in collaborative research, building partnerships, commissioning, strategic planning, interdisciplinary working and professional development supporting artists, teachers and senior managers.
Simon is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA).
Dr Rebecca Mace
Rebecca is an experienced educator with nearly two decades of teaching across a diverse range of settings, including state, independent, day, boarding, single-sex, and co-educational schools. Rebecca’s research interests are strongly rooted in philosophy, education, and feminism and she has a particular interest in technology, particularly the application of AI in education. For her PhD, Rebecca explored how social media-dominated culture impacts the concept of self.
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points required: 104
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| A-level | BCC |
| BTEC National Extended Diploma | DMM |
| T-level | M |
We do accept Access to HE Diplomas and other qualifications which may not exactly match the combinations above. Work out your estimated points with the UCAS tariff calculator.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.
Fees
Fees contents
UK and EU students
In 2026/27 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £9,790 per year.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
International students
In 2026/27 the standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £17,200 per year.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
How to apply
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Applying through UCAS
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Read our how to apply pages for more information on the application process, or if you’d like to apply for part-time study.
Contact
If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.
Katy Wareham Morris
Senior Lecturer in Media & Film Studies; Course Leader for Media & Culture; Head of Department for English, Media and Culture
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