Education BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Education BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)

This wide-ranging degree provides you with an insight into the role of education in society, both nationally and internationally. You will study sociological, philosophical, historical and political perspectives. Benefit from work experience and placements including student tutoring and volunteering, and ‘learning from work’ options.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Application Details

Course Code

X390

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B,B

Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. National 5 English and Maths required at grade C (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15,P:0

Level 3 units in Social Sciences, Cultural or Media Studies are desirable. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. A minimum of a Grade C/level 5 in English and Maths at GCSE is required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

30 points including three subjects grade 5 or above at Higher Level. English and Maths at SL grade 5 required if not offered at HL.

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

DDM

Will be considered, areas of social science or cultural studies preferred. A minimum of a Grade C/level 5 in English and Maths at GCSE is required.

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

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

At least one social science subject preferred but should include English and Maths

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M2,M2,M2

At least one social science preferred. A minimum of a Grade C/level 5 in English and Maths at GCSE is required.

Extended Project

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary our offer to recognise this.

A level

B,B,B

A minimum of a Grade B/level 6 in English at GCSE if without A Levels which demonstrate significant amounts of writing. GCSE grade 5 Maths required

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