Interested in studying education and how children learn? Want to train to be a teacher in the future and specialise in English? Our degree in English and Education is an ideal route into a range of professional roles.
You’ll look at issues that affect learners, the impact of ethnicity, deprivation, gender, disability and learning difficulties, sexuality, mental health. You'll consider those who have experienced bullying or abuse. You’ll also explore the role of teachers, of families and other professionals, you’ll study learning theories and the curriculum.
You’ll choose from options in language, literature or creative writing - based on your interest in the primary or secondary curriculum. From the classics of literature to the fairy tale, or from political speeches to cinema to advertising. You'll explore a range of literary and linguistic styles and approaches. You will also cover topics in language development, approaches to literacy, as well as debates in the curriculum for English.
Why study with us
- You can take work placements in each of your three years of study, in settings such as a nursery, primary or secondary schools, or in further education.
- English courses at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked top 20 in the UK and 2nd in the North West for overall student satisfaction (CUG, 2022).
- Education courses at the University of Central Lancashire is ranked top 3 in the North West for overall student satisfaction (CUG, 2023).
Module overview
Year 1Compulsory modules
• ED1201: Introduction to Education Studies
• ED1202: Education for Everyone?
• EN1217: Introduction to Renaissance Literature
• LG1200: ELSIE (English Language Studies Initiative for Employability)
• LG1222: Sounds and Structures of English
Optional modules• CW1002: Writing Identity
• ED1204: Observing Education in Action
• EN1215: Reading Texts: Literary Theory
• EN1223: Readers and Reviewers
• EN1225: Introduction to American Culture
• LG1103: Language Variation in Society
• LG1106: Meaning in Interaction
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• ED2212: Models of Teaching and Learning
• ED2243: Diversity and Inclusion in Education
Optional modules• ED2216: Preparing for Academic Writing and Research in Education
• ED2218: Experiential Learning in Educational Settings
• EN2012: Reading and Writing Fairy Tales
• EN2129: From Romantics to Decadents: Literary Culture 1789 - 1900
• EN2406: The Graphic Novel
• LG2103: Sociolinguistics
• LG2112: Framing the News
• LG2117: Language, Mind and Brain
• LG2223: Approaches to Syntax
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• ED3215: The Education of Vulnerable Young People
Optional modules• CW3004: The Creative Writing Dissertation
• CW3905: Otherworlds: Reading and Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
• ED3208: Reflective Practice in Educational Settings
• ED3209: Learning, Curriculum and Assessment
• EN3005: The Shock of the New: Modern & Contemporary Literature
• EN3013: British Children's Literature
• EN3028: Literature into Film
• EN3036: Shakespeare, Text and Performance
• EN3992: English Literature Dissertation
• LG3112: Language and Power
• LG3113: Forensic Linguistics
• LG3224: World Grammars: contrastive linguistics
• LG3236: English in Education
• LG3992: English Language & Linguistics dissertation
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Studying our BA (Hons) Education and English course open the doors to a career in education, as well as offering routes into a range of other options including journalism, publishing, arts administration, theatre and advertising.
Throughout the course you’ll be supported by our academic advisers and the University’s Careers service to undertake further study, whether that’s on towards teacher training, or further postgraduate study. You could opt to study our Master programme in Professional Practice, or go on to a Professional Doctorate in Education.
Some of our recent graduates have gone into professions including teaching, careers advice and guidance roles, community support, social work, learning mentors, the civil service, librarians, and pastoral roles in education.
When you graduate from this course you’ll leave us with the skills and understanding that will make you a valuable asset to a variety of employers within and beyond the field of education. You could work in film and television, information technology, journalism, law, marketing, international charitable organisations, culture and diversity roles, youth work, government officer or civil servant.
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