
Education BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Education BA (Hons)
BA(Hons) Education is an exciting, flexible course covering the whole spectrum of educational approaches and contexts. Youll examine education for all ages, in both formal and informal settings, including schools, workplaces and wider society. Youll explore the role of education and look at what shapes and influences peoples learning.
From year two, you can tailor the content to reflect your interests and career plans. Following one of three specialist pathways, focus on digital learning or special needs, or continue looking at education as a whole.
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BA(Hons) Education is an exciting, flexible course covering the whole spectrum of educational approaches and contexts. Youll examine education for all ages, in both formal and informal settings, including schools, workplaces and wider society. Youll explore the role of education and look at what shapes and influences peoples learning.<br/><br/>From year two, you can tailor the content to reflect your interests and career plans. Following one of three specialist pathways, focus on digital learning or special needs, or continue looking at education as a whole.<br/><br/>Gain insights into the latest learning and teaching approaches by experiencing them yourself, with problem-solving, critical thinking skills, collaborative working, live briefs and the use of digital tools all built into the course delivery. Develop strong transferable skills and digital awareness that will get you noticed by employers.<br/><br/>As well as work-based opportunities throughout, theres the potential to spend a longer period of time in a workplace setting or studying abroad in year two.<br/><br/>Studying this in Bristol is particularly appealing, with the citys strong digital presence and many organisations involved in developing, and embracing, the latest teaching and learning innovations.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X304
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from A-level General Studies and AS-level subjects (not taken onto full A-level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-levels.
T Level
No specific subjects required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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