University of East Anglia

BA (Hons) Education Studies (Final Year Entry)

University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich

Course overview

Education is one of the most exciting and impactful fields of study, influencing every stage of life, from childhood to old age. It plays a crucial role in shaping individuals and societies and holds the potential to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. On UEA’s Education Final Year Entry course, you’ll be taught by leading experts and practitioners across a range of disciplines.

You’ll work with experts in sociology, psychology, early childhood, philosophy, politics, media studies and other fields. Our team will spark your curiosity and guide you in exploring what education means to you. A suite of existing modules has been selected for this final year entry course to give a broad overview of education as an academic subject and showcase possible pathways for further study or educational careers.

Beyond these, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your studies to suit your interests and career aspirations. You’ll explore the human brain, media as a source of knowledge, nature and outdoor learning, motivational teaching and so much more.

Key highlights

  • Taught by experts in sociology, psychology, philosophy, politics and media
  • Final year entry route for holders of a relevant diploma
  • Selected modules give a broad overview of education as a subject
  • Flexibility to shape studies around interests and career aspirations
  • Topics include the human brain, outdoor learning and motivational teaching
  • Showcases pathways into further study or educational careers

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

Careers this course leads to

  • Education officer
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning and development officer
  • Educational researcher
  • Education administrator
  • Youth worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,850 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 East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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