Education Studies (Top-Up)
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Consider different aspects of education in a range of settings, within and outside school • If you complete this course and meet the entry requirements for our PGCE Primary, we will guarantee you an interview - more details below. • Top 5 for student voice - Education, National Student Survey 2025 • Top 20 for graduate prospects - Education - Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 • There are a limited number of places on the PGCE Primary. Once the course is full, applications will close and no further interviews will be held • Interviews are guaranteed for students who meet the entry requirements for the PGCE Primary, including GCSE grades, degree classification, experience and successful completion of the Skills Tests
Key highlights
- Explores education in a range of settings within and outside school
- Guaranteed PGCE Primary interview for graduates meeting its entry requirements
- Top 5 for student voice in Education, National Student Survey 2025
- Top 20 for Education graduate prospects, Times Good University Guide 2026
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher (after PGCE and QTS)
- Teaching assistant
- Education officer
- Learning mentor
- Special educational needs support worker
- Education administrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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