BA (Hons) Education Studies and English

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

lincoln bishop university

Program Overview

The Education Studies and English degree blends the study of education — how people learn, how societies structure learning, and the social, cultural, and policy contexts of schooling — with the discipline of English literature and language. It’s ideal if you enjoy reading, writing, and thinking critically, while also caring about education, social justice, and helping others learn.

Curriculum structure

Year One
You begin with foundational modules in both Education and English. In Education Studies, you explore learning theory, child and adult development, inclusion, social justice, and the purpose of education in society. You also begin practical placements to experience real classroom and educational settings. In English, you study literature across periods and genres, develop critical reading and writing skills, and learn how to analyse texts in social and cultural contexts.

Year Two
In the second year, you deepen your knowledge in both strands. Education modules focus on education policy, global perspectives, inequalities in learning, and applying theory in practical placements. English modules build on literary analysis, critical thinking, and contextual understanding, covering diverse texts, genres, and authors while developing research and communication skills.

Year Three
In the final year, you consolidate your learning. You complete a dissertation or major project in either Education or English, or a project combining the two, exploring topics such as literature and learning, cultural literacy, or educational practice. You also finalise placements and professional development to prepare for teaching, education support roles, or careers in writing, media, cultural organisations, or further study.

Focus areas: “Education theory and practice (learning, development, inclusion, policy, social justice, global perspectives); English literature and language (reading, analysing and writing across periods and genres, contextual understanding, cultural literacy); critical thinking; communication and pedagogy; educational placements and real-world learning practice.”

Learning outcomes: “Ability to understand and critique education systems; competence in supporting diverse learners; strong analytical, writing, and communication skills; deep literary and cultural awareness; readiness for roles in education (teaching or support), community organisations, writing/media/cultural sectors, or further study in education, literature, or humanities.”

Professional alignment (accreditation & flexibility): The degree provides a broad base for careers in teaching (via further teacher-training), cultural or heritage organisations, publishing/media, social/community work, NGOs, or academia. Built-in placements in Education Studies give practical experience valued by employers.

Student experience and support: Lincoln Bishop emphasises small-group teaching, personalised feedback, and a supportive campus community. Real-world placements develop practical skills and confidence throughout the three-year programme.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

From the beginning, this degree blends your study of education — how people learn, how societies organise schooling and learning — with deep engagement in English literature and language studies. That means you’re not only learning about education systems and theories, but also developing strong skills in reading, writing, analysis, communication and cultural awareness.

Here’s how BGU supports your learning and practical experience on this programme:

On the Education side, you take modules such as “Perspectives on Learning” — studying how individuals learn from childhood to adulthood, different learning theories (childhood, adult education), and reflecting on learning using your own experiences.
You also study “Understanding Education Inequality”, exploring how social factors (socio‑economic background, ethnicity, human rights etc.) influence educational outcomes — and do a placement where you support learning in real settings.
The course includes work‑based placements integrated with some education modules — you get real‑world exposure in school or other learning environments, giving practical experience of teaching/supporting learners.
On the English side, you join modules like “Introduction to Literary Studies”, where you study a variety of texts — from different genres and historical periods — and build skills in analysis, critical thinking, research, academic writing and digital‑literacy.
Other English modules offer exposure to a wide range of literary traditions: poetry, drama, modern and historical novels, children’s literature, popular literature, contemporary writing — helping you build a broad understanding of language, society, identity, culture.
Teaching and assessment methods across the degree are diverse — lectures, seminars, tutorials, group‑work, research assignments, essays, creative writing or media work, presentations — rather than heavy exam‑based assessment. This gives more flexibility and helps develop practical as well as theoretical skills.

What you gain — why it’s a strong and flexible training

You build a dual skill set: from the English side — strong reading, critical thinking, writing and analysis; from the Education side — understanding learning, inequality, pedagogy, social context, and experience with real educational settings. That’s a powerful mix if you want to work in teaching, education support, writing, media, community work, policy, or creative industries.
The work placements give you real experience working with learners and in education settings — so you graduate not just with academic knowledge, but with practical exposure.
Because the English component emphasises literature, culture and expression, you get ready for roles beyond teaching: publishing, writing/editing, media, communications, public relations, policy or advocacy, maybe even social media or media‑related roles.
The combination of education + English means you have flexibility: you could aim for further training (teaching, education policy, community work), or go into creative, cultural or communications‑oriented careers.
The assessment style — varied assignments, research, writing and creative tasks rather than just exams — helps if you prefer expressing ideas, working on projects, and using your creativity and critical thinking, rather than rote memorisation.

Progression & Future Opportunities

You’ll graduate with a combined grounding in education studies and English/literature — giving you options such as working in teaching (after further teacher-training), becoming a youth or community educator, working in heritage or cultural organisations (museums, libraries, heritage-education), content, publishing or media-related roles, outreach or educational-support roles, or other communications, culture and public-engagement jobs.

What this degree gives you — and why it matters

Balanced combination of education theory and English/literature studies: You study education broadly — how people learn, how education works socially and globally, policy, inclusion, wellbeing, and the role of learning — alongside English/literature modules covering authors, genres, and literary traditions. This equips you with strong insight into how literature, culture, and learning intersect — useful if you want to work in education, culture, or arts-related fields.
Development of strong transferable skills: Through coursework, literature study, and education modules, you build research, critical reading and writing, communication, creative thinking, analysis, and digital-literacy skills — skills that are valued in many sectors beyond teaching.
Work-based placements and practical exposure: Part of the Education Studies component includes placements in schools or education-settings (or related fields), giving you real-world experience working with learners, applying theory in practice, and building employability skills early on.
Flexibility in career paths after graduation: Because you graduate with both education and English/literature skills, you have a broad range of options: teaching (after training), community or youth work, heritage or cultural-education roles (museums, libraries), publishing or writing-related roles, educational outreach, media/communications, or further study if you wish to specialise.
Good base for further teacher training or further studies: If you like teaching, this degree gives you a solid foundation (education theory + subject knowledge in English), helping you move into a teacher-training program (e.g., PGCE) or other postgraduate studies in education, literature, publishing, cultural studies, or related fields.

Further Academic Progression:

After finishing BA (Hons) Education Studies and English, you could:

Take a teacher-training course (e.g., PGCE or equivalent) to qualify as a teacher (especially if you want to teach English or humanities in schools).
Pursue a Master’s degree in Education, English Literature, Cultural Studies, Media/Communications, Heritage & Museum Studies, or related humanities/education fields — depending on your interests.
Explore careers in heritage, cultural education, museums/libraries, publishing, writing, content creation, media, outreach or community education — possibly after additional training or gaining some work experience.
Enter roles in education-support, youth work, community projects, NGO/charity education, social outreach or public engagement — using your combined education and communication/literature background.