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BA (Hons) - Education Studies

Passionate about education? Want to inspire across all ages, races and opportunities? You can apply your drive to inspire positive change through education on our Education Studies programme.

This innovative course is built around current research and pressing social issues, allowing students to inquire into areas of the subject that truly fascinate them, in fact, the programme has achieved a 100% Student Satisfaction Rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS).

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Course Overview

Study education and learning from a national and global point of view, in vocational and non-vocational education and training and in lifelong learning. Experience a practical placement that provides you with hands-on experience. Be supported by industry-experienced tutors who provide you with a solid academic grounding to complement your practical experience. You’ll study subjects associated with education, teaching and learning, gaining a national and international perspective of education.

Discover the world of social justice, policy and current affairs in the context of education.

On this course you will...

Complete work-based placements, enhancing your academic knowledge and boosting your employability.
Develop a critical understanding of educational environments and approaches in relation to social justice, social policy and educational diversity.
Benefit from an intimate learning environment, including a personal tutor and small class groups.
Complete research enquiries on educational issues and in educational settings, developing analytical and critical thinking skills.
Learn flexibly, studying the areas of education that are of interest to you.

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Key Details

Recruiting toUK / RoI / Settled in UK
Course LocationLondon
Institute Institute of Education, Arts and Society
UCAS CodeX301
Delivery StyleIn-person
Course DurationFull-time: 3 Years
Course Start PointSeptember
AwardBA (Hons)
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Minimum entry requirements

96-112

UCAS Tariff points

Tuition fees

£9,535

UK | Per year

N/A

International | Per year

Tuition Fees Policy

Course Structure

What you will learn

This programme will develop useful skills for a future working in a range of education settings, including roles such as a learning mentor, teaching assistant, family support worker or museum education officer. Alternatively, if you want to become a Primary School teacher, you can top up your qualifications with a one-year PGCE course to gain Qualified Teacher Status, subject to application.

Year one

Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts
Develop a professional understanding of the relevant education working environments including schools and non-school settings.
Learning and Development
Consider different influences on the development and learning of children, young people and adults, with a particular focus on social and emotional factors.
Introduction to Safeguarding in Education
An introduction to issues relating to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in the context of education services in England.
Educational Environments
Understand education environments with reference to different forms of both formal and informal education.
An Introduction to the History and Sociology of Education
Develop a historical and sociological understanding of education.
Key Issues in Education Today
Build upon concepts around the links between education across the lifespan, social justice, identity and issues in society which effect education today.

Year two

Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 2
Further develop your professional understanding of education working environments.
Psychology of Education
Develop an understanding of psychological theories, relevant to educational practice, and how these relate to practice and their influence in educational settings.
Educational Policy and Context
An introduction to the reasons for policy in education (across all age phases) and the relationships between policy and social justice.
Global Childhoods
Develop a theoretical understanding of public policy issues surrounding global childhoods.
Education, Faith and Philosophy
Understand your own values and personal ethics in relation to philosophical thought.
Planning an Enquiry
Prepare for a small scale study.

Year three

Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 3
Further develop your professional understanding of the relevant education working environments including schools and non-school settings.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Develop an understanding of the concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Educational Leadership and Management
Develop an understanding of the perspectives of education leadership and management, making links between education management theory and practice.
Current Issues and International Perspectives
Develop an awareness of the issues arising nationally and internationally within all sectors of Education.
Education and the Media
Discuss the nature of media and technology in the world of the learner, exploring significant issues in the way technology has impacted on children, young people and adult learners’ lives, experiences, and well-being.
Special Study
Undertake and communicate findings of a reliable and valid small scale research project into an appropriate aspect of education.

Overview

96-112 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table. Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range.

GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. 

FITNESS TO PRACTISE 

All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). 
For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here. 

In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. 

 For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements  click here. 

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK 

If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. 

If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record. 

Qualifications

Entry Requirements

GCSEs: GCSE English Language at C/4 or above

A-levels: CCC-BBC

T-levels: P (C+ in the Core) – M. All subjects are accepted however we recommend T Level Education and Childcare for entry to this course

Access to HE: 15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit 

CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C

OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM

Scottish Highers: BBCC - BBBB

Irish LC Highers: B2x4 – B1x2, B2x2

Other experience: Experience with Children is preferred but not required.

Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our DipHe Education Studies.

Fair Admissions

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.

Where you have received a conditional offer subject to achieving particular grades/UCAS tariff scores, and do not quite meet these scores, please try not to worry, where vacancies exist our Admissions specialists will review your whole application again and take account of any mitigating circumstances and reassess your suitability for the course.

Selection Criteria

As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course; emphasise your areas of interest and reflect upon any experience you have gained. You should be an original thinker who is keen to bring your unique experience to the academic study of Education.

We are looking for passionate individuals who are keen to understand the wider context of Education; someone who excels at team work and has made positive contributions to their current enterprise or community.

Contextual Admissions

Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study. For some individuals, the disadvantages they have experienced in their life mean that they have not been able to demonstrate their full academic potential. Where a person lives and their personal circumstances can all affect their educational attainment.

We take this context into account and look for an applicant’s potential when making admission decisions. The University of Cumbria will make offers at the bottom of any UCAS Tariff range to applicants that live in postal code regions with the lowest participation in Higher Education (Polar 4 quintile 1 – you can check your postcode here), applicants that are estranged from their parents, are care leavers or have caring responsibilities or are in receipt of or received free school meals during their secondary education. Attendance at our Masterclasses and Summer Schools will also allow applicants to receive an offer lower within the tariff range. (T&Cs apply) 

Contact ugadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk for more information.

Returning to Education

If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application.

Language requirements

Please follow the link to check language requirements for this programme here.

What we're looking for

We want someone who:

Passionate individuals, who are keen to understand the wider context of Education.
A strong personal statement, with an emphasis on areas of interest and placement experience.
An applicant who excels at teamwork, who has made positive contributions to their current enterprise or community.
Original thinkers, who are keen to bring their unique experience to the academic study of Education.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

2025 - 2026

£9,535 - UK

2024-2025:

£9,250 - UK
£13,575 - International

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Funding

In addition to any student finance allocation, you may also be eligible for additional funding. We offer a range of grants, scholarships, and bursaries to support low-income students, students from partnered organisations, those who go on to study a PGCE course, and more. You learn more about these on our Fees and Funding Pages.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000..

Student Finance

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.

Books and Journals

Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.

Stationery

Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.

Clothing and Equipment

Students may wish to have their own computer or laptop for undertaking their assignments. This is not however a requirement for access to the programme as the University does make such facilities available across all of its main sites and learning gateway buildings. Should students wish to purchase a computer then an entry-level laptop would suffice, £300 - 400.

Field Trips

Students will need to fund their own transport to their placement. The placement is usually at least 10 days per year. The student can arrange their own placement close to home, and it can be in the student’s place of work if this is an appropriate setting, such as a school. If the university has supported the student in arranging a placement, we cannot guarantee that this is close to the student’s accommodation. There is the possibility that a university arranged placement will require travelling time, and any expenses incurred are to be met by the student. Therefore, the student should budget for these travel costs. Placement will require sensible, professional clothing and footwear as appropriate to the setting. Other trips and events may take place during the year, such as museum visits or optional social events. The student should budget around £20-£50 per year for this.

Other

Placements in educational settings are an integral part of the programme. You will be required to undertake a criminal background check as part of the application process and there is a cost associated with this of approximately £50-£60.

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BA (Hons) - Education Studies