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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q301

English with Secondary Education (QTS)

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Nottingham Trent University, the BA (Hons) English with Secondary Education (QTS) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. During the first two years of the course you will be taught at our City Campus with BA (Hons) English students. During your third year you will be taught at our Clifton Campus. Secondary education covers a crucial period in pupils’ development. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

English Literature: Critical Approaches
Language and Linguistics
Composition and Creative Writing
Teaching English in Secondary Schools
Adolescent Development and Learning
Classroom Management and Pedagogy
Subject Knowledge Enhancement
School Experience and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:Q301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,850

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£24,000£30,000
3 years£17,000£21,500£25,500
5 years£21,000£26,500£32,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers English with Secondary Education (QTS) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#639QS World
#61UK Ranking
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