Education Studies

Our Education Studies degree will prepare you for a wide range of graduate careers in education, including those in family support, youth work, museums and galleries, local authorities and charities.

As well as giving you the skills to work with learners of different age groups, through drawing on the fields of psychology, sociology and history, the course can also lead to further study in these areas.

The course covers a wide range of crucial topics, including:

• inclusion, equality and social justice
• international and comparative education
• education policy
• language development
• leadership and management.

Inclusion is a central theme running through the course, and the skills and knowledge that you gain in this area will be valued by employers.

What you'll study

Your BA (Hons) Education Studies will cover the social, economic, cultural and psychological factors that influence the education system. As you improve your understanding of these factors and how they affect people who work and learn within the system, you will be better equipped to initiate positive change.

You will explore contemporary debates about sustainable development goals, quality and innovations in education with particular attention to the attainment gap and pedagogic strategies.

The course will teach you how children and young people learn and develop, how the education system has evolved in England, as well as exploring global perspectives on education. Additionally, you will learn about inequalities that exist in education and how you can tackle these as an educator.

In the final year of your degree, you will embark upon an independent research project, pursuing your own passions and developing your research skills, essential for any graduate study.

Teaching

You will learn through interactive and engaging lectures and seminars, taught by lecturers with expertise in language, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, philosophy of education, the early years and education policy.

Placement

You can engage in a placement in an education setting, developing practical, hands-on skills and experience that are sought after by employers.

It's not too late to study at London’s 2nd highest-rated university for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2026).

UWL's world-class facilities and outstanding teaching will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Musicians can rehearse in performance rooms, audio recording spaces and a 200 seat black box studio. Pilots can brave the storm in the Boeing 737 flight simulator. Lawyers can perfect their argument in the mock courtrooms, and chefs can whip up delicious creations in industry-standard kitchens and serve real customers at Pillars, the student-run fine-dining restaurant located on campus.

You'll also be learning in one of the world's best student cities (2026 QS Best Student Cities) - think Saturday afternoons in Covent Garden, study sessions in the British Library and live concerts in the O2 arena. With scholarships and bursaries reserved for Clearing applicants, no ambition is out of reach!