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BA English Language with Media Communication (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
Full-timeSubject: Education and Teaching
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Course Score
B /65
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
N/A
Meaningful Work
N/A
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

23%
Moderate AI impact

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Education and Teaching graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£31,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Education and Teaching graduates nationally earn £20,000-£41,000 (340 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

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Outcomes

70%
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