We are an established centre of high-quality teaching and research, with a strong record for student satisfaction and a focus on developing your employability. We have strong links with professional bodies, providing opportunities for you to build your network and gain placements. Our Centre for Research in Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA) is internationally recognised as a leading centre for research (REF 2021).
Why study in the School of Education and English?
- Benefit from being taught by research-active academics who are experts in their field, many of whom have published widely in their respective areas
- You have access to the Hockliffe Collection, a unique collection of 18th- and 19th-century children’s books, as well as our Cinderella archive of books, scripts, designs, theatrical memorabilia and ephemera relating to the Cinderella story
- With our BA (Hons) English, you have the opportunity to gain TEFLi status, which will help you start a career in language schools in the UK and worldwide
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer a range of scholarships, bursaries and funding, including our Merit Scholarship, worth £2,400* over three academic years, which is awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, through scoring 120 UCAS tariff points or more.
We’re keen on supporting each and every one of our students at Bedfordshire so, if you aren’t eligible for the Merit Scholarship, our Bursary will give you £1,000* over three academic years or £1,300* if you are taking your course over four academic years.
Read more about our scholarships