BA Education and Learning (The Growth Company)
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BA (Hons) Education and Learning (The Growth Company), an education degree focused on schooling, teaching approaches, and educational theory. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students undertake a placement to gain first-hand experience in schools and complete a dissertation in the final year. The course covers fundamental principles through modules such as Being A Teacher, Theory and Practice of Learning, and Inclusive Education, alongside BA Research and Study Skills. Subsequent study examines specific contexts via Educational Issues, Developments and Policies, Learners with Additional Needs, and Classroom Cultures, as well as Psychology of Education and Philosophy of Education. Optional study areas and further modules include Globalisation, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Culture, Pursuing Literacy and Numeracy, The Illusion of Inclusion, and Educational Leadership, culminating in a proposal and a dissertation project.
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Entry requirements
80 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Subjects relevant to the study of education are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. Please note that if you intend to progress to an initial teacher education qualification (PGCE) in Primary teaching after completing this degree, you'll need GCSEs at grade C or above or grades 4 to 9 in English Language, Mathematics and Science. If you don't have these qualifications on entry to the BA (Hons) Education and Learning, you'll need to achieve these qualifications independently while you study towards the degree. Please be aware that the following Level 2 qualifications are not accepted for entry to a Primary PGCE: Adult Literacy, Adult Numeracy, Functional Skills, Key Skills in Application of Number, and Key Skills in Communication. If you don't possess A-levels and/or GCSEs and intend to progress to an initial teacher education qualification (PGCE), especially Primary, after completing this degree, we would strongly recommend contacting potential PGCE course providers to clarify what their entry requirements will be. You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. This course involves working unsupervised with children and/or vulnerable young people and adults and you must gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting your studies. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration. This course is open to Home students only. Applications from International and EU students cannot usually be accepted because the study location for this course is not licenced by UKVI to sponsor students. Therefore, if you require sponsorship under the Student Visa Rou
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Other Educational Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 90%
- London: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- BA Research and Study Skills
- Being A Teacher
- Inclusive Education
- Theory and Practice of Learning
- Creativity, Critical Thinking and Culture
- Pursuing Literacy and Numeracy
- Placement
- Globalisation
- Proposal
- Learners with Additional Needs
- Educational Issues, Developments and Policies
- Classroom Cultures
- Dissertation
- The Illusion of Inclusion
- Psychology of Education
- Philosophy of Education
- Educational Leadership
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education and Learning (The Growth Company) at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £18,000 after 3 years, £18,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £9,500 and £28,000. The £18,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Education and Learning (The Growth Company) at University of Greater Manchester do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education and Learning (The Growth Company) at University of Greater Manchester?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Education and Learning (The Growth Company) at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Education and Learning (The Growth Company) at University of Greater Manchester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.