BA (Hons) Education with a Year Abroad
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 with a Year Abroad course, you’ll be taught by leading experts and practitioners across a range of disciplines.
You’ll work with experts in sociology, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, art, mathematics, media studies, and other fields. Our team will spark your curiosity and guide you in exploring what education means to you. You’ll have the flexibility to shape your studies to suit your interests and career aspirations.
You’ll explore art and creativity, the human brain, nature and outdoor learning, AI and digital technology, and so much more. Plus, 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 partner institutions in Europe, North America or Australasia
- Taught by experts in sociology, psychology, linguistics and philosophy
- Topics include art and creativity, the human brain and outdoor learning
- Explore AI and digital technology in education
- Flexibility to shape studies around interests and career aspirations
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/QTS)
- Teaching assistant
- Education officer
- Learning and development officer
- Educational policy researcher
- Youth 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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