BA Education Studies
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–104 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE English Language/Literature at Grade 4 or C or above. Any offers made are conditional on the results of an enhanced DBS check. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 26 points. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-102 UCAS tariff points CACHE L3 Extended Diploma: C
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, exploring education's role in shaping society. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, communication and writing, and ethics and professional practice. Professional placements in schools and community settings are integrated throughout the three years, with students typically on campus two days per week. Optional modules allow specialisation in neurodiversity, youth work, special educational needs, or English language teaching, and an accredited Forest School certification is available.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Education
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Education, Power and Knowledge
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Learning Across the Lifespan
- Ethical Dilemmas and the Moral Maze
- Social Justice and Social Change
- Managing Self in Contemporary Practice Contexts
- Professional Practice Placement
- Communities of Practice
- Introduction to English Language Teaching
- Issues and Interventions in Youth and Community Work
- Creatively and Critically Exploring Neurodiversity
- Working Therapeutically and Inclusively with Children with SEND
- Voice and Influence
- Extended Research Project
- Key Contemporary Themes in Education