BA (Hons) Education, Learning and Teaching with a Year Abroad
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Teachers have the power to transform lives, spark curiosity and unlock potential. On this dynamic course, you’ll explore how schools and other educational settings shape childhood, adolescence, and lifelong learning. You’ll gain insights into inspiring learners from diverse backgrounds and develop the skills and knowledge needed for a fulfilling career in education, teaching, and beyond.
At UEA, you’ll learn from leading experts and practitioners across a range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, philosophy, art, mathematics, and more. Our diverse team will challenge and inspire you, helping you explore what education and teaching mean to you. You’ll have the freedom to tailor your studies to your passions and interests, exploring topics such as art and creativity, the human brain, nature and outdoor learning, AI and digital technology, and much more.
Plus, on our BA in Education, Learning and Teaching with a Year Abroad you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend a year abroad at one of our partner institutions worldwide. Previous students have studied in Europe, North America, and Australasia.
Key highlights
- Year abroad at a partner institution in Europe, North America or Australasia
- Taught by experts across sociology, psychology, philosophy, art and mathematics
- Flexible study tailored to your own interests in education
- Optional topics include AI, digital technology and the human brain
- Explore nature, outdoor learning, art and creativity in education
- Examines how schools shape childhood, adolescence and lifelong learning
Entry requirements
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — Typical UK Entry Requirements: A levels BBB Contextual: BCC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual: DMM Combinations of BTEC and A levels BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers Access to HE Diploma Pass Access to HE Diplo…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3; with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3
- A-level: BBB — Typical UK Entry Requirements: A levels BBB Contextual: BCC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual: DMM Combinations of BTEC and A levels BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers Access to HE Diploma Pass Access to HE Diplo…
- A-level: BCC — contextual offer
- BTEC: DMM — contextual offer
- International Baccalaureate: 31 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 31 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AABBB Scottish Advanced Highers CCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Extende…
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCC — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 31 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AABBB Scottish Advanced Highers CCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Extende…
- Scottish Highers: AABBB — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 31 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AABBB Scottish Advanced Highers CCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Extende…
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher (after PGCE)
- Secondary school teacher (after PGCE)
- Teaching assistant
- Education officer
- Learning mentor
- Special educational needs support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 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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