Education Studies BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Education Studies BA (Hons)

Education is central to the development of our society, and to study education is to study the way that society develops. Our BA (Hons) Education Studies course covers theoretical and practical aspects of education across the lifespan (from birth to lifelong learning), and from a variety of perspectives.

Throughout the course, you will critically reflect on the aims, values, principles, and policies of the UK education system, as well as educational systems around the world. The course draws from a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, law, history, philoso...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

University House

Course Address
15 Bartholomew Row
Birmingham
B5 5JU
England

Application Details

Course Code

X300

Institution Code

B25

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

Please note: If you qualify for our BCU Accelerate scheme, you could receive an offer that is two grades below our normal entry requirements.

Scottish Higher

104 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (CC).

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3 with 18 credits with Merit or Distinction. Accepted subjects: Education subjects preferred but other subjects also considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

104 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

104 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (CC).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

104 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

A level

B,C,C

104 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BCC (or equivalent).

T Level

M

Merit overall. All subjects accepted.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £16,085

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