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

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Prepare to be involved in education today and for the future. Our BA Education course will help you to understand current challenges in the field and encourage you to consider how education may evolve in our changing world.Education sits in an ever-changing social, political and cultural context. This dynamic course allows you to explore the different settings where learning takes place and the processes that underpin it.You’ll explore education in different contexts, as well as the impact of ...Read more

Prepare to be involved in education today and for the future. Our BA Education course will help you to understand current challenges in the field and encourage you to consider how education may evolve in our changing world.Education sits in an ever-changing social, political and cultural context. This dynamic course allows you to explore the different settings where learning takes place and the processes that underpin it.You’ll explore education in different contexts, as well as the impact of government policy on educational practice. You’ll learn how schools and classrooms work and how core curriculum subjects are learned and taught.An optional placement in your third year of study will allow you to gain first-hand practical experience of classrooms or other education settings. Diverse optional modules will allow you to focus on the topics that excite you the most – from science and mathematics to language education.During the course, you’ll study among active researchers at the forefront of their fields. It’s a great opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and a wide range of skills, for careers within and beyond the education sector.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
Developmental Psychology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Developmental Psychology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Developmental Psychology graduate salary
£18,000
Education
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
What students say
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Alyson
01 Mar 24

the campus has a variety of activities and events ono most weeks and lecturers are very supportive. however feedback times and the quality of the feedback needs..Read more

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Md Nabinur
21 Feb 24

Less paid part-time jobs for PGR especially teaching. More part-time job opportunities and more supervisor involvement should make it better..Read more

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ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

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BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or B in an Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers, or AABBBB in Highers.

Complete 60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3 including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above.

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including 6,5,5 at higher level.

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Popular A-level subjects

Developmental Psychology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
91%
Biology
34%
History
21%
English Literature
18%
Sociology
18%
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Education

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
28%
Chemistry
27%
Mathematics
23%
Biology
23%
Sociology
17%
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Alyson
01 Mar 24
Education BA (Hons)
the campus has a variety of activities and events ono most weeks and lecturers are very supportive. however feedback times and the quality of the feedback needs...
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Md Nabinur
21 Feb 24
Education MA
Less paid part-time jobs for PGR especially teaching. More part-time job opportunities and more supervisor involvement should make it better...
Read more
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