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

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London - Tower Hamlets

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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London - Tower Hamlets

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3 Years

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Course info

Passionate about education? Want to inspire across all ages, races and opportunities? You can apply your drive to inspire positive change through education on our Education Studies programme. This innovative course is built around current research and pressing social issues, allowing students to inquire into areas of the subject that truly fascinate them, in fact, the programme has achieved a 100% Student Satisfaction Rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS).**Course overview**Study ...Read more

Passionate about education? Want to inspire across all ages, races and opportunities? You can apply your drive to inspire positive change through education on our Education Studies programme. This innovative course is built around current research and pressing social issues, allowing students to inquire into areas of the subject that truly fascinate them, in fact, the programme has achieved a 100% Student Satisfaction Rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS).


Course overview

Study education and learning from a national and global point of view, in vocational and non-vocational education and training and in lifelong learning. Experience a practical placement that provides you with hands-on experience. Be supported by industry-experienced tutors who provide you with a solid academic grounding to complement your practical experience. You’ll study subjects associated with education, teaching and learning, gaining a national and international perspective of education.Discover the world of social justice, policy and current affairs in the context of education.


On this course you will...

- Complete work-based placements, enhancing your academic knowledge and boosting your employability.- Develop a critical understanding of educational environments and approaches in relation to social justice, social policy and educational diversity.- Benefit from an intimate learning environment, including a personal tutor and small class groups.- Complete research enquiries on educational issues and in educational settings, developing analytical and critical thinking skills.- Learn flexibly, studying the areas of education that are of interest to you.


What you will learn

This programme will develop useful skills for a future working in a range of education settings, including roles such as a learning mentor, teaching assistant, family support worker or museum education officer. Alternatively, if you want to become a Primary School teacher, you can top up your qualifications with a one-year PGCE course to gain Qualified Teacher Status, subject to application.


Year one

- Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts- Learning and Development- Introduction to Safeguarding in Education- Educational Environments- An Introduction to the History and Sociology of Education- Key Issues in Education Today


Year two

- Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 2- Psychology of Education- Educational Policy and Context- Global Childhoods- Education, Faith and Philosophy- Planning an Enquiry


Year three

- Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 3- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion- Educational Leadership and Management- Current Issues and International Perspectives- Education and the Media- Special Study

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
123rd
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%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Education graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Education graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
J
Joe
18 Mar 22

The staff/lecturers are very helpful and knowledgeable. The campus itself is nice and clean with a variety of facilities on offer. It could possibly be better..Read more

IA
Ingvar Arni Ingvarsson
16 Mar 22

Exceedingly happy. Doing my second professional study here, and enjoyed every minute of it. The lecturers are all very helpful, the library services are brilliant. For me this is..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Education

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

Sociology
37%
English Literature
23%
Psychology
21%
English Language
20%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,250 per year

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Students from International

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£13250 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Education Studies reviews

Education Studies
Education Studies
J
Joe
18 Mar 22
Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS BA (Hons)
The staff/lecturers are very helpful and knowledgeable. The campus itself is nice and clean with a variety of facilities on offer. It could possibly be better...
Read more
IA
Ingvar Arni Ingvarsson
16 Mar 22
Exceedingly happy. Doing my second professional study here, and enjoyed every minute of it. The lecturers are all very helpful, the library services are brilliant. For me this is...
Read more
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University of Cumbria
Foundation Court 58 East India Dock Road London Tower Hamlets E14 6JE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: West India Quay  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse  0.4 miles away
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