Education Studies with Foundation Year
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Education Studies with Foundation Year
Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.
Education at Derby has been ranked 2nd for teaching (National Student Survey 2025) and Top 5 for student voice (National Student Survey 2025).
Our Education Studies degree opens doors to a wide range of careers, this course explores the rol...
Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.
Education at Derby has been ranked 2nd for teaching (National Student Survey 2025) and Top 5 for student voice (National Student Survey 2025).
Our Education Studies degree opens doors to a wide range of careers, this course explores the role of education in society and examines how moral and social issues shape learning.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
Consider different aspects of education in a range of settings, within and outside school and gain valuable practical experience on work placements which will strengthen your CV.
IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?
You will benefit from a strong focus on social equality, international learning opportunities and the chance to take a specialist pathway in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
HOW YOU WILL LEARN
You will be taught using a variety of methods from directed study, lectures, seminars, and tutorials. If you choose not to follow a pathway you will still be undertaking a 12-day work placement in an education setting.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES
This course has an international focus so we offer exciting opportunities for you to travel abroad. Our programme of international fieldtrips has given our students first-hand experience of education in countries such as Morocco, The Gambia and Poland.
CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY
Our graduates are now enjoying success as higher level teaching assistants, welfare child protection officers, early years practitioners, care assistants, and community learning facilitators.
RELATED COURSES
BA (Hons) Education Studies
BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability
Why Choose University of Derby During Clearing?
Based solely on more than 24,000 student reviews, we were named Uni Compare's University of the Year 2027, and voted 1st in the UK for employability and 2nd in the UK for course quality. Not only that, but 97% of students would recommend the University of Derby*, which we can offer you industry-relevant teaching, state-of-the-art study spaces, multi-award-winning accommodation, and a welcoming, inclusive community.
*Uni Compare 2027
Based solely on more than 24,000 student reviews, we were named Uni Compare's University of the Year 2027, and voted 1st in the UK for employability and 2nd in the UK for course quality. Not only that, but 97% of students would recommend the University of Derby*, which we can offer you industry-relevant teaching, state-of-the-art study spaces, multi-award-winning accommodation, and a welcoming, inclusive community.
*Uni Compare 2027
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2026-09-14
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X301
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
D,D,D
T Level
P
UCAS Tariff
72
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the Further Information section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
Access to HE Diploma
D:0,M:30,P:15
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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