Education Studies BA (Hons)

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The BA (Hons) Education Studies degree opens up a wide range of careers, ideal if you know you want to work in education but you are not sure yet which path to take.

You will explore a range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history and politics and you will discover the transformative power of education. You will be able to experience education in action during your time on placements throughout the course and our optional overseas trips will help you get an international perspective. All of these experiences will help you to uncover how external influences like beliefs, culture, and the surrounding environment can impact how children and adults learn, shaping their attitudes, knowledge and skills.

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Entry Requirements

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• For this education studies degree, we welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. We also welcome mature students and students who have undertaken access courses.

  Applicants are expected to hold GCSE grade C/4 in English or equivalent. GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Science are desirable. (Please note that for students who wish to progress onto a Primary PGCE after their Honours degree it is necessary to hold GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and Science)

  Please note that all education studies students who enrol on the course will be required to complete:

  • Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)

  For information on how to apply to study with us, please see our How to Apply page.

• Admission to this foundation programme is normally:

  • DEE at A-Level or,
  • MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or,
  • Pass (D or E) at T Level

  However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the programme you wish to study.

• All International and EU students applying for a course at the University of Northampton must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  For information on how to apply to study with us as an International student, please see our How to apply for International Study page.