
BA (Hons) Education Studies Full-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Education Studies degree is ideal for anyone interested in a broad, interdisciplinary approach to education or preparing for a future teaching qualification. You’ll explore education from early years to adult learning, engaging in topics like social justice, neurodiversity, curriculum design, globalisation, and the impact of technology and politics. Along the way, you'll develop valuable skills in research, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Placements are an essential part of the course, helping you gain real-world experience and discover where your interests lie. Possible career opportunities could include: Please note, this course doesn’t qualify you as a teacher, but you’d be guaranteed an interview for one of our PGCE or master’s degrees if you decided to take this route upon completion.
Key highlights
- Explores education from early years through to adult learning
- Topics include social justice, neurodiversity, curriculum design and globalisation
- Examines the impact of technology and politics on education
- Placements provide real-world experience in educational settings
- Develops research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Guaranteed interview for PGCE or master's study on completion
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Dip…
- Additional condition: dbs_check — You must have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check before you can start this course.
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Teaching assistant
- Education officer
- Learning support assistant
- Special educational needs support worker
- Youth worker
- Education administrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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