Education Studies BA (Hons)

<strong>Course details</strong><br/>Are you interested in why people learn in different ways? Do you want to find out more about barriers to learning and how learning supports childhood development? Maybe you’d like to know more about the ways in which politics can impact education and education in diverse cultures?<br/>The BA Education Studies is an ideal qualification if you are fascinated by the learning process and education as a global phenomenon and you want to keep your career options open. Learning and education profoundly shape all our lives and we consider these in the broadest possible sense.<br/>From the philosophical foundations of schooling to the political implications of policy, education is a vast field that has multiple avenues to approach a seemingly straightforward subject. Our degree goes far beyond any classroom and considers education, people and their relationship to the ever-changing world.<br/><br/><strong>Why Durham University?</strong><br/>Develop your expertise and deepen your knowledge at one of the UK’s leading Schools of Education. <br/>Choose a multidisciplinary course that takes a broader look at the role of education in society.<br/><br/><strong>Rankings</strong><br/><strong>Top 100</strong> in the QS World University Rankings 2026<br/><strong>21</strong> subjects in the World Top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2025)<br/><strong>5th</strong> in the UK Complete University Guide 2026<br/><strong>5th</strong> in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025<br/><strong>6th</strong> in the Guardian University Guide 2025<br/><br/><strong>Career Opportunities</strong><br/>Our students graduate with a broad range of transferable skills which open the door to careers across a wide range of sectors in the education sector and beyond. <br/>This BA will prepare you for a career in many different areas, both in the education sector and beyond. It can provide the first step towards a career as a teacher or researcher, and supports roles in publishing, policy making, the voluntary and public sectors, as well as many more.<br/>Some students choose further study such as a Masters degree or a PGCE in primary or secondary education.