Education BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Why is our education system organised the way it is? How can those working within the sector influence social justice and empower those in education?Throughout our education course, you’ll explore these and other questions from a range of disciplinary perspectives. From media, youth and play to disability, citizenship and development you’ll consider issues such as the way education differs across national and international contexts.We want to make your experience as interactive and ...Read more

Why is our education system organised the way it is? How can those working within the sector influence social justice and empower those in education?Throughout our education course, you’ll explore these and other questions from a range of disciplinary perspectives. From media, youth and play to disability, citizenship and development you’ll consider issues such as the way education differs across national and international contexts.We want to make your experience as interactive and collaborative as possible. The course is designed to introduce you to a range of current debates and contemporary issues in education, combined with practical experience.As you progress through the degree, you will have the option to explore your personal journey within education, tailoring your study to your career intentions. You may opt for units focusing on issues such as global agendas in education, or volunteer in a nursery to understand child development. This course also offers the chance to explore areas of secondary education opening up new, exciting, career opportunities.You will be encouraged to take a critical perspective throughout, and you will balance academic skills with practical experience. You’ll learn through a mix of lectures, projects and placements, tutorials, presentations and discussions. Some of the ways you might learn include group work with your peers, debating topical issues in education and delivering group presentations. This is to help you develop the confidence to present to an audience, whether you’re speaking to a classroom of eight-year-olds, your friends or educational professionals.This course offers a foundation year.


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Practical Experience

- You’ll have the opportunity to work in a school or alternative educational setting, and contribute to real community projects.*


Teaching expertise

- Our teaching team has practical experience across a range of educational settings (including schools, youth and community projects, local government and criminal justice) and are engaged in cutting-edge educational research.*


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- Opportunity to learn about education beyond the classroom, such as inclusion and special educational needs.*


Student support

- Wide range of initiatives, including lecture recordings, tutorials and drop-in sessions – both in-person and online.

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51/81
CUG Subject Ranking
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44th
CUG Ranking
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60th
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A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points

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We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer

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England

£9,250 per year

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9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£18,500 per year

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£18,500 per year

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Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

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