Want to work in education but don't have the traditional qualifications? Our Education (with Foundation Year) course will give you the essential skills and knowledge required for success in higher education and beyond.
Why study with us
- The course focuses on important study skills and critical thinking. This helps prepare you for academic challenges and your future career.
- By working on projects and creating reflective portfolios, you'll gain real-life experience. And you'll get a better understanding of educational theories and practices.
- You'll learn how education connects with different subjects. This gives you a well-rounded understanding of education in various contexts.
What you'll do
- Improve your academic writing, referencing, and critical analysis skills. This will help you produce high-quality academic work.
- Investigate key debates and policies in education. This includes insights into Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
- You will focus on a specific topic related to BA (Hons) Education. You'll learn digital research skills and how to use digital tools for academic success.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.
- UCAS: 64 points at A2
- BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
- BTEC Diploma: MM
- Pass Access Course: 64 points
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects
- T Level: P (D or E)
- IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
- GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
- Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work/life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcome. In line with our support of Access to Higher education your application will be considered without this if you can show the ability to enjoy and benefit from degree level studies. We look for alternative or professional qualifications, life experience, motivation, and commitment. If you have not studied recently, you may be given a key skills assessment to enable the teaching team to direct support appropriately
Use our UCAS points calculator
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Care Leaver BursaryEstranged student support
Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
Find out more about Estranged student supportDependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
Find out more about Dependants BursaryFoundation Year Bursary
Our Foundation Year Bursary scheme is for students starting a four or five year undergraduate degree programme.
Find out more about Foundation Year Bursary
Future careers in education
If you study the full BA (Hons) Education, you can choose to pursue a PGCE to become a qualified teacher. Alternatively, you could move into roles in government, youth work, police work, or social work. Studying Education with Humanities opens up many career opportunities.
Studying education can lead to careers such as:
This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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