Education BA (Hons)

Program Overview

Overview

Embark on a journey to uncovering the contemporary challenges surrounding education. Become a successful and dynamic educational professional with a proactive approach to navigating the ever-evolving education sector. Whether you want to work in a school and later pursue teaching, or explore youth work in the community, or train as a child psychologist, or maybe even shape educational policy, our Education BA will help to get you started.

Year of Entry

• 2025 - for 2026 entry see here - for 2025 entry see here

UCAS Code

• X300

Duration of Study

• 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year

Course Summary

Our Education BA will be the first step in your journey to becoming a successful and dynamic educational professional whether in the classroom or related areas such as charities, the criminal justice system or social work. You will gain a diverse set of skills that can be transferred across different roles and responsibilities, and sectors that work with various stakeholders and service users.

Why Study Education at Keele University?

• Global Top 300 for Education (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)
• Examine contemporary challenges in education including inequality, the emergence of artificial intelligence and social change
• Prepare for a wide range of careers across the education sector and beyond
• Benefit from real-world industry experience with a placement year opportunity
• A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university

Education at Keele

Course Overview

Investigate how the education system operates in the modern world and examine a range of theories from disciplines such as sociology, history, psychology and philosophy. Our Education degree covers a broad range of topics from key psychological theories and models to explain how young people develop in the classroom, to core social science principles of designing, implementing, and analysing social research.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Compulsory modules:
  • Education Past and Present
  • Education Identities and Spaces
  • Understanding Learning in the Classroom
  • Becoming a Social Scientist
• Optional modules:
  • Children and Learners in Society

Year 2

• Compulsory modules:
  • Educational Inequalities
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Education
  • Social Science Research Methods and Data Analysis
  • Social Science at Work
• Optional modules:
  • Critical Issues in Higher Education
  • Work Placement for Social Science

Year 3

• Compulsory modules:
  • Educational Policy: Making Change
  • Education Trends and Futures
  • Independent Research Project
  • Engaged Social Science
• Optional modules:
  • What is Education For?
  • Work Placement for Social Science

Entry Requirements

• A Level: BBC
• BTEC: DMM
• T Level: Merit
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points
• Access to HE Diploma: 112 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits
• Welsh Baccalaureate / Bagloriaeth Cymru: The Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is equivalent to one full A Level at the same grade and can be included alongside 2 other A Levels in a standard A Level offer for this course
• Scotland - Highers and Advanced Highers: BCCCC in five Highers, or CD in two Advanced Highers and CC in two Highers, or CCD in three Advanced Highers
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): If you have B or higher in the EPQ and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer
• Core Maths: If you have B or higher in Core Maths and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer
• Ireland - Leaving Certificate: H3, H4, H4, H4, H4, H4 in the Irish Leaving Certificate
• China - Gaokao: 70%
• India - Standard XII: Average of 65% from four subjects in the ICSE, CBSE or Western Bengal Standard XII, or average of 70% from four subjects in any other Standard XII
• Germany - Abitur: 2.4 overall average in the Abitur
• France - Baccalaureate: 12 in the French Baccalaureate/International Option Baccalaureate/Baccalauréate Français International
• Hong Kong - Diploma: 443 from two electives and one core subject in the HKDSE
• Spain - Bachillerato: Overall average of 7 in the Título de Bachillerato
• Italy - Diploma di Esame di Stato: 75% in the Esame di Stato
• Cyprus - Apolytirion: 17.5 / 83% in the Apolytirion
• Portugal: Overall average of 15 in a Secondary Certificate
• Canada - Diploma: 60% / BCCCC in five courses in the Grade 12 Diploma
• Kenya - KCSE / Diploma: We do not accept the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele
• Nigeria - Senior School Certificate / OND: We do not accept the Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele
• USA - Advanced Placement: 443 from three Advanced Placement subjects
• Ghana: We do not accept the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele
• Sri Lanka - Advanced Level: BBC in three Advanced Levels
• Malaysia - STPM: BBC in three Principal Level subjects in the STPM
• Pakistan - Secondary School Certificate: We do not accept the Secondary School Certificate for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele
• Singapore - A Levels (H2): BBC in three H2 Levels
• European Baccalaureate: 70% overall
• NCUK: Pass NCUK Foundation Year with BBC and a C in EAP English Language module
• Uganda - Advanced Certificate of Education: BBC in three Principal Level subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Education
• Zimbabwe - Advanced Level GCE: BBC in three Advanced Level subjects

English Language Requirements

• All our courses require an English language qualification or test. Most students meet this through a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please visit our English Language pages for details, including test information for international students. For students who require a test, this course requires a result from Group A.

Alternative and Contextual Offers

• We're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for applicants with the potential and motivation to succeed, regardless of background. We offer alternative offer schemes with clear eligibility criteria, including contextual offers, offers for those studying in the Keele region, and recognition of a range of additional qualifications.

Tuition Fees

• UK: £9,535 for the 2025/6 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval)
• International: Band 1, £17,700 for the 2025/26 academic year

Foundation Year

• Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, offering preparation for your chosen degree with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete.
• This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, build your confidence, and provide a better understanding of higher education.

Supporting You

• To help you meet your academic and personal needs, we offer a multi-layered support structure. You will have access to an academic mentor and member of staff from the Student Experience and Support team if you need any additional support, or someone to talk to, whether about your degree programme or life outside of your studies.

Your Future Career

• Whether you would like to work in a school, train as a youth worker, take further study to become a child psychologist, or shape educational policy, this dynamic and forward-looking course is your gateway to changing the lives of young people and adults in the future.
• Our Education BA will be the first step in your journey to becoming a successful and dynamic educational professional whether in the classroom or related areas such as charities, the criminal justice system or social work.
• You may wish to go on to pursue a career in:
  • Teaching
  • Youth Work
  • Social Work
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Government
  • Business
  • Journalism
  • Charity

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Learn from academic staff with expertise across a broad range of educational areas including the history of education, education policy, and sociology of education.
• Teaching will be delivered via:
  • Interactive lectures
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Placements
  • Field trips
• Our assessments are designed to enable you to apply your learning and demonstrate your expertise on subject matter and contemporary issues. You will build a wide range of skills through a diverse mix of assessments that challenge your written and oral communication skills, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and critical thinking.
• Assessment methods include:
  • Case studies
  • Essays
  • Oral presentations
  • Reflective diaries
  • Book reviews
  • Oral history interviews
  • Digital resources
  • Research proposal
  • Dissertation