Education - BA (Hons)
Swansea University
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.4) View reviews

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
2 options available
academic-cap
Qualification

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

location-pin
Location

Singleton Park Campus 1

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

SEP-26

time
Duration

3 Years

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

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

Location

Singleton Park Campus 1

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

SELECTED

Qualification

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

Location

Singleton Park Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

SELECT

Subjects

Select a subject


Education
SELECTED

Exam type

Select a an exam type


A level
SELECTED

UCAS Tariff
SELECT

UCAS Tariff
SELECT

Access to HE Diploma
SELECT

Extended Project
SELECT

Extended Project
SELECT

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
SELECT

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
SELECT

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
SELECT

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

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
SELECT

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
SELECT

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
SELECT

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
SELECT

Location

Select student location


Domestic
SELECTED

EU
SELECT

Rest of World
SELECT

Course info

Our BA (Hons) Education is a forward-looking, research-led, three-year course which will give you the range of knowledge and skills needed for an exciting and rewarding career in this field. It is a fast-growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences focusing on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development.Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in ...Read more

Our BA (Hons) Education is a forward-looking, research-led, three-year course which will give you the range of knowledge and skills needed for an exciting and rewarding career in this field. It is a fast-growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences focusing on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development.Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, you will have the opportunity to: Explore educational practice in a digital age, studying the digital learning technologies which are at the forefront of education trends Study policy and politics in education and learn leadership and management skillsGain an understanding of education in other countries, diversity and wellbeing in education, child development and educational neuroscienceOur Education graduates enter careers including: Primary and secondary school teaching, Early years teachingEducation administration, Community development, Education publishing, Postgraduate study

Key stats

  UCAS
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
31st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
40th
What students say
A
Alexander
25 Nov 25

Great staff who are incredibly supportive of access needs and placement is going really well as it feels tailored to my strengths..Read more

A
Aoife
25 Nov 25

The environment is very inviting and the atmosphere is very nice..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Modules (Year 2)
Modules (Year 3)
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D24M15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:

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

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuition fees

Students living in

Domestic

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£19,000 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£19,000 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

UCAS/IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Teaching / Training reviews

Teaching / Training
Teaching / Training
A
Alexander
25 Nov 25
PGCE Primary with QTS
Great staff who are incredibly supportive of access needs and placement is going really well as it feels tailored to my strengths...
Read more
A
Aoife
25 Nov 25
Education - BA (Hons)
The environment is very inviting and the atmosphere is very nice...
Read more
Review breakdown
University rating
University rating
Students' union
Societies and Sports
University halls
Facilities
Lecturers and teaching quality
Local life
Career prospects
Student support
Location
Campus look and feel
Student life
Course rating
Course content
Work placements and internships
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
University location
Cost of living
Safety
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Location
Safety
Room allocation
Internet/wifi
Value for money
Property management

How Teaching / Training students rated:

Student rating
( 4.3) 11 reviews
5 star
46%
4 stars
36%
3 stars
18%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%

How all students rated:

Student rating
( 4.4) 2,919 reviews
5 star
55%
4 stars
36%
3 stars
8%
2 stars
1%
1 star
0%
Search reviews that mention

Uni info

Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

Student rating
( 4.4) View reviews
CUG ranking
40th
Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate