BA Education Studies
Entry requirements
Standard offer: 96 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Successful candidates will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS check via the Faculty prior to enrolling on this course. If you have any queries please refer to DBS Frequently Asked Questions or contact admissions@bcu.ac.uk . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 96 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades CCC (or equivalent) Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 96 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects accepted Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Education subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 96 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 96 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Childcare and Education; Children and Young People's Workforce; Health and Social Care; Early Years Education and Care. Other subjects also considered. WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 96 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 96 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 96 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall
About this course
BA (Hons) Education Studies, covering educational theory, policy, and practice from early childhood through lifelong learning. Core topics include research methods, policy analysis, ethics and professional practice, communication and writing, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. Students complete a 120-hour placement in the second year and draw on disciplines such as psychology, sociology, law, history, philosophy, and politics. A supervised research project is completed at Level 6.
Modules
- Introduction to Education Studies
- Preparing to Study in Higher Education
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
- Education, Equity and Social Justice
- Learning in the Early Years
- Post-compulsory Learning
- Professional Practice, Placement and Safeguarding 2
- Education Policy and Reform
- Inclusion, Diversity and SEND
- Preparing to Research
- Investigating and Developing Curriculum
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Digital Education
- Navigating Transitions
- Exploring Contemporary Issues in Education
- Principles of Assessment
- Anti-Racist Practice