Program Overview

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Education and History

Overview

Pursue your passion for History while developing the knowledge, skills and experience you need to become an educator across diverse settings.

Course Structure

Year One

The first year introduces key concepts and skills that underpin the study of education. You'll be introduced to formal and informal education and explore the potential of education to transform lives. Key themes include wellbeing, global citizenship and the impact of research.

Year Two

In your second year, you'll continue to gain practical and academic History skills.

You’ll be introduced to the key ideas and theories needed to understand contemporary educational issues. You’ll learn about education policy and its role on a local and global scale. You’ll also evaluate how education contributes to achieving change in the workplace. You’ll explore global citizenship and wellbeing in more depth, and you’ll have the opportunity to explore sustainable development. Depending on your choice of modules, you can undertake an education placement in your second year.

Year Three

You’ll develop a deeper understanding of a professional career in education and education’s role in sustainable development. Your dissertation in either Education or History will complete your studies. If you choose to focus on Education, you’ll get the chance to use your research to help solve real-world problems with our industry partners.

Opportunities

Work Placements, Industry Links, and Internships

Throughout your degree, you'll be immersed in work-based learning, giving you the opportunity to investigate a range of education-related careers and develop your employability skills.

If you go into a school placement, you’ll be required to apply for a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services). You'll get more details once you've accepted your place with us.

Study Abroad

As part of your degree, you could study abroad on a placement at one of Bath Spa’s partner universities.

Field Work

Depending on the optional module you choose in your second year, you can undertake additional accreditation in Outdoor Learning. Please note that you’ll have to pay a contribution towards the cost of this opportunity, including DBS, transport costs and payment of accredited course fee.

Careers

This course is ideal for students interested in an education career, including teaching (on successful completion of a PGCE). If you’re on target to successfully complete your degree, we offer a guaranteed interview for our Primary or Secondary PGCE courses in your final year.

You’ll gain a broad understanding of education in lots of different settings, which prepares you for a career in:

• Youth work
• Other roles in schools, such as Teaching Assistant
• Charity education
• Heritage organisations
• Prisons.

The transferable skills you’ll gain on this course will prepare you for a career that demands confident communication at all levels. You’ll be well-equipped for project management, education and events management.

Fees

2025 Entry

• UK full time: £9,535
• UK part time: £4,768
• International full time: £17,430

Professional Placement Year

During the placement year, the fee is reduced to 20% of the full time fee.

• UK: £1,905
• International:£3,486

Additional Course Costs

You may need to pay additional course costs over and above your tuition fees, for example, for specialist equipment or trips and visits. Please check the course Programme Document for details of any additional costs. You can also read our Additional Course Costs Policy for further information.

Entry Requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below.

• A Level – grades BBB-BCC preferred in History or a related subject
• BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) accepted in a related subject.
• T Levels – grade Merit preferred.
• International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points are required with a minimum of grade 5 in History at Higher Level.
• Access to HE courses – typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher).

English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants

IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Entry Requirements for PGCE Courses

The entry requirements for subsequent interview to the PGCE programme may alter (for example if the DfE changes entry requirements for PGCE courses). You’ll be advised of any changes during the degree.

Facilities and Resources

Where the Subject is Taught

You'll be taught at our Newton Park campus. Nestled in the countryside at the edge of Bath, the campus offers a blend of modern and eighteenth-century buildings and good access to the city.

Resources

• ASk (Academic Skills)
• Careers and Employability
• English Language Unit
• Expert speakers
• Online resources
• Student Wellbeing Services

Related Courses

• PGCE Secondary History
• History and Politics
• History
• Education Secondary and Geography

Key Facts

• Award: BA (Hons) Education and History
• School/s: School of Education, School of Writing, Publishing and the Humanities
• Campus or location: Newton Park
• Course length: Three years full-time, or four years full-time with a Professional Placement Year.
• UCAS codes: Institution Code: B20, Course Code: XV11 or S105, Campus Code: A,BSU