BA (Hons) Education

Our courses involve the study of education in its broadest sense, supporting you to develop an in-depth understanding of research, policy and practice in the field. You will draw on a range of disciplines including education, social policy, philosophy, history, disability studies and child development to develop you as a graduate ready to work in multi-professional occupations. Your intellectual, personal, social, ethical and professional development is at the heart of all our courses, and you will develop important transferable skills such as critical reflection, systematic analysis, communication and collaboration.

Top 6 in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Education subject rankings, Complete University Guide 2026) (CUG, 2025) Many of our graduates go on to complete a PGCE and become teachers, while others pursue further study through postgraduate degrees such as an MA in Education. Some students explore a wide variety of career paths working with children or adults, including roles in pastoral care, alternative education provision, policymaking, and both commercial and charitable sectors and more. This course allows you to reflect on the change you want to have in the world.

Through a combination of core and optional modules, you'll explore a wide range of educational contexts, from classroom practice to the broader societal impact of education. You can study specific topics such as race, gender, leadership, technology, ecology, inclusion, neurodivergence, and politics. Work