Education Studies BA

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts - BA

Location

Sir Tom Cowie Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

**Explore the world of education. Understand the history and socio-cultural issues of modern pedagogy. Develop an exciting career in a fascinating field.**BA (Hons) Education Studies will give you a detailed understanding of the principles of education, and its systems and structures. You will critically explore all phases of education, from a range of historical, philosophical, sociological and psychological perspectives.This course is a great option for anyone who is interested in working in ...Read more

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS / UCAS / HESA

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

31/101

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

66th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

75th

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

This is my third time studying at Sunderland university and I would not have chosen anywhere else for my masters. My experiences have been so positive and enjoyable and I've felt..Read more

There’s nothing specific but I just don’t 100% adore it where there wouldn’t be stuff it could improve on generally but that would be the same for any uni really. One thing that..Read more

Modules

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

Entry requirements

Exam type

Scottish Higher:

BBCCC Grades / Points required

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Tuition fees

Students living in

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

DATA SOURCE: UCAS/IDP Connect

Latest reviews

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