Education Studies BA (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The BA 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. Based on overall student positivity – National Student Survey 2025 For Satisfied with Teaching for Education NSS Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score. Guardian Data from the 2026 Education subject league table.
Key highlights
- Explores education through sociology, psychology, philosophy, history and politics
- Placements throughout the course to experience education in action
- Optional overseas trips offer an international perspective on education
- Examines how beliefs, culture and environment shape how people learn
- Suited to students wanting an education career without a fixed path
Entry requirements
- A-level: BCC-BBC — A typical offer for our BA degree in education would be: BCC - BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Ca…
- BTEC: DMM — …for our BA degree in education would be: BCC - BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technica…
- T-level: Pass — …at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Teaching assistant
- Education officer
- Learning mentor
- Special educational needs support worker
- Youth worker
- Education administrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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