Education Studies and English

Course overview

• 1st for teaching - English Studies, National Student Survey 2025 • 2nd for teaching - Education, National Student Survey 2025 • 3rd for learning opportunities - English Studies, National Student Survey 2025 • Top 5 for student voice - Education, National Student Survey 2025 • Top 5 for student satisfaction - English, Complete University Guide 2026 • 12th for satisfaction with teaching - Education, The Guardian University Guide 2026

Key highlights

Ranked 1st for teaching in English Studies, National Student Survey 2025
Ranked 2nd for teaching in Education, National Student Survey 2025
3rd for learning opportunities in English Studies, National Student Survey 2025
Top 5 for student voice in Education, National Student Survey 2025
Top 5 for student satisfaction in English, Complete University Guide 2026
12th for satisfaction with teaching in Education, Guardian University Guide 2026

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

Scholarships

Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000
Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

Primary school teacher (after PGCE or QTS route)
Teaching assistant
Education officer
Learning mentor
Editorial assistant
Communications officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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