Education BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Education BA (Hons)
The BA (Hons) Education programme explores key educational theories, policies, and practices, with a strong focus on inclusion, sustainability, and the wider social context of learning. You’ll study alongside students from related disciplines in shared lectures, then dive deeper into specialist seminars and assessments tailored to your chosen path within education. As you progress through the course, you’ll gradually increase your focus on your area of interest, leading to in-depth specialist study and an independent research project in your final year. Whether youre aiming for a ca...
The BA (Hons) Education programme explores key educational theories, policies, and practices, with a strong focus on inclusion, sustainability, and the wider social context of learning. You’ll study alongside students from related disciplines in shared lectures, then dive deeper into specialist seminars and assessments tailored to your chosen path within education. As you progress through the course, you’ll gradually increase your focus on your area of interest, leading to in-depth specialist study and an independent research project in your final year. Whether youre aiming for a career in teaching, youth work, policy, or education leadership, this course builds the academic, practical and professional skills to get you there. This course offers a foundation year. <br/><br/><strong>Features and Benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Blend of shared learning and subject specialism</strong> - Study core concepts in a collaborative environment, then explore how they apply specifically to education through targeted seminars, tutorials and assessments. <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Specialist modules to shape your path</strong> - Tailor your degree from the start and grow your expertise year by year – with specialist study in your final year focused on your career goals. <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Real-world learning and research</strong> - Develop your professional and academic skills through placements, applied research, and a final-year independent project. <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Career-ready focus</strong> - Gain transferable skills in communication, critical thinking, and reflective practice – preparing you for a range of careers in education and beyond. <br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X350
Institution Code
M40
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
A level
B,C,C
T Level
M
We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
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