University of East Anglia

BA (Hons) Education, Learning and Teaching

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.

Key highlights

  • Explores how schools shape childhood, adolescence and lifelong learning
  • Taught by experts and practitioners across sociology, psychology, philosophy and more
  • Flexible study lets you tailor topics to your own interests
  • Optional topics include art and creativity, and the human brain
  • Explore nature and outdoor learning, AI and digital technology
  • Develops skills for inspiring learners from diverse backgrounds

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — Typical UK Entry Requirements: A levels BBB Contextual offer: BCC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual offer: 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…
  • 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 offer: BCC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual offer: 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…
  • 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)
  • Teaching assistant
  • Education officer
  • Learning mentor
  • Early years practitioner
  • Education policy researcher

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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