Education BA (Hons)

Our BA (Hons) Education degree has been specifically developed to prepare you for a rewarding career in the education sector. You will explore contemporary learning and teaching practices and develop a clear understanding of how people learn within today’s diverse and changing society.

You will gain insight into the challenges and innovations shaping education locally, nationally, and globally. By drawing on psychology, sociology, policy, and educational practice, you will develop a strong understanding of how people learn and develop, helping you shape the future of education.

Throughout your studies, you will be immersed in practice-led learning and gain first-hand experience in real educational settings. You will apply theory across a wide variety of learning environments, building confidence and practical skills alongside academic knowledge.

Strong partnerships with educational institutions and sector organisations allow you to engage with real-world challenges such as inclusive education, curriculum innovation, and digital learning. Practical experiences are embedded across all three years to ensure you graduate with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to confidently respond to changing professional demands in education.

Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for students from a range of academic backgrounds who share a passion for education and its positive impact on young lives.

It prepares graduates for dynamic careers across schools and wider educational settings, including progression into Initial Teacher Training (ITT), enhanced Teaching Assistant roles, and other education-focused pathways. You will graduate with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours needed to succeed in a wide range of impactful roles in education and beyond.

What does this course lead to?
This education degree has been specifically developed to prepare graduates for a career in the education sector, whether graduates wish to pursue postgraduate study and become a qualified teacher, or enter the education profession directly as a teaching assistant, education leader, education administrator, or one of the many other education professionals working across schools. The degree’s versatility ensures you graduate with the skills and adaptability to make a meaningful impact across schools, organisations, and wider educational settings.

Don't wait for the future. Build it. At Solent, every module is built around real-world learning, so you graduate with practical skills, confidence and experience — not just theory.

Our career-ready revolution is transforming the way every course is designed, taught and connected to the world of work, to ensure your degree prepares you for the career you want. This isn't a tweak. It’s s a complete shake-up of what your university experience should be, using five key elements: learning by doing from day one, a timetable that fits real life, strong links to industry, an outstanding student learning experience, and careers support for life.

Our world-class facilities are also built with your future career in mind, and include the renowned Warsash Maritime School, Solent Sports Complex with advanced science labs, animation and 3D modelling studios, plus applied mechanics and composites labs.

And when you're not in class? Southampton has it all — shopping, culture, live music, football, cricket, festivals and markets, plus tiny Thai cafes, ghost walks and record fairs. It's friendly, walkable, and one of the most affordable student cities in the UK. With a diverse community and societies for every interest, you'll find your tribe here too.

Register your interest now and join the career-ready revolution.