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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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3 Years
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On the undergraduate BA (Hons) Education degree at Birmingham you will learn about education as a human, cultural, economic, and social development that is fundamental to a changing, globalised world.The three-year BA (Hons) Education degree combines ideas and research from education, psychology, sociology, philosophy and history. It has been designed for both UK and international students who have academic interests in education or aspirations to work with children and young people in a variety of fields. There is a compulsory vocational placement during the second year. The modules on the BA (Hons) Education course explore how people, and especially children, develop and learn in their social and cultural contexts. They are constantly updated to include new research, which meets the needs of the sector and recognises the UK’s evolving education policy and practices.You will have the option to join the Education Society, run by students, which aims to bring together people with a common interest in Education. They host a number of social and career opportunity events throughout the year.
Why study this course?Alongside this course, you will have the option to join the Education Society, run by students, which aims to bring together people with a common interest in Education. They host a number of social and career opportunity events throughout the year.-
Modules to suit your own interests- our extensive range of compulsory and optional modules on the BA (Hons) Education degree will allow you to build a programme to suit your own interests and career aspirations. -
Option to study overseas- during your second year of study you will also have the option to study overseas at one of our partner institutions for the first semester. -
A vocational placement- within the UK or overseas in an educational setting which will provide you with valuable reflective practical learning. -
The School of Education- is ranked 3rd in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in the UK, and it aspires to be among the QS top 45 best Schools of Education in the world by 2030.-
Turing scheme- You can apply for year-abroad and the Turing Scheme grant to enrich your learning experience overseas.Please note that a range of different placement and dissertation options are available to students on this programme, and for some of these options you may need to have a DBS check. If necessary, support will be provided to complete the process at the appropriate point in the programme.
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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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3 A Levels required, typically ABB. General Studies not accepted
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
655 at Higher Level (Plus 32 points overall)
Accepted subjects for the BTEC Extended and BTEC Diploma are Children’s Play, Learning & Development, Health & Social Care.All subjects are considered for the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma when offered in combination with 2 A levels.BTEC Extended Diploma DDD; typical offers when offered in combination with A Levels: A in A Level plus DM in the BTEC Diploma; or AB in A Levels plus D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma.
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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