Program Overview

Introduction to the BA (Hons) Education Studies Course

The BA (Hons) Education Studies course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of education across the lifespan, from birth to lifelong learning, and from a variety of perspectives. This course covers a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, law, history, philosophy, and politics, to investigate issues and debates relevant to education.

Course Overview

The course is structured around four key themes:

1. A commitment to recognizing education as a positive power for social justice, equity, and inclusion.
2. The role of education in an increasingly globalized world.
3. The role of technology in education and considering how changes and developments in technology drive changes to education.
4. A commitment to developing employability through building a strong portfolio of academic and professional skills.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with each year focusing on different aspects of education studies.

Year One

In the first year, students will complete core modules totaling 100 credits, including:

• Exploring Learning and Development
• Introduction to Education Studies
• Preparing to Study in Higher Education
• Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
• Education, Equity, and Social Justice Students will also choose at least 20 credits from a list of optional modules, including:
• Exploring Creativity in Education
• Learning in the Early Years
• Post-compulsory Learning

Year Two

In the second year, students will complete core modules totaling 100 credits, including:

• Professional Practice, Placement, and Safeguarding 1
• Professional Practice, Placement, and Safeguarding 2
• Education Policy and Reform
• Inclusion, Diversity, and SEND
• Preparing to Research Students will also choose at least 20 credits from a list of optional modules, including:
• Alternative Education
• Investigating and Developing Curriculum
• Mental Health and Wellbeing

Year Three

In the third year, students will complete core modules totaling 100 credits, including:

• Individual Research Project
• Digital Education
• Navigating Transitions
• Exploring Contemporary Issues in Education Students will also choose at least 20 credits from a list of optional modules, including:
• Global and Comparative Education
• Principles of Assessment
• Anti-Racist Practice

Employability

This course enables students to become reflective and innovative education practitioners and scholars, with the ability to be flexible, respond to and initiate change, and manage their work/life balance creatively. The course embeds employability skills into every module to support career development throughout the levels.

Facilities and Staff

The course is based at the City Centre Campus, in the Benjamin Zephaniah Building, which provides dedicated teaching and learning spaces for Education and Communities students and staff. The staff team includes experienced and passionate lecturers, such as Dr. Liz Titley, Dr. Rebecca Snape, Dr. Karina Butler, and Jeff Standley, who are committed to supporting students in their academic and professional development.

Admission Criteria

The standard offer for the course is 96 UCAS Tariff points, with alternative offers available for students with different qualifications, such as BTEC, T Level, Access to HE Diploma, and OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications. International students are also welcome to apply, with requirements including a minimum of 24 points overall for the International Baccalaureate Diploma and IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band.

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fee for UK students is ｣9,790 in 2026/27, with part-time fees charged pro-rata. International students will pay ｣18,570 in 2026/27. The course fees include access to computer equipment, printing, field trips, and key software, as well as a DBS check if required. However, students may need to budget for additional costs, such as placement expenses, excess printing, and personal stationery.