Education Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**The foundation year will introduce you to study at university and your chosen subject. It also provides a highly supportive environment where you can develop your self-confidence.** If you are passionate about how education has shaped your life and wider issues facing the world, and believe it is vital to address topics such as sustainability and social justice, then Education Studies is for you.Education Studies examines how people learn and develop throughout their lives, investigating how ...Read more


The foundation year will introduce you to study at university and your chosen subject. It also provides a highly supportive environment where you can develop your self-confidence.

If you are passionate about how education has shaped your life and wider issues facing the world, and believe it is vital to address topics such as sustainability and social justice, then Education Studies is for you.Education Studies examines how people learn and develop throughout their lives, investigating how successful this is and exploring the impact education does or does not have on how we live our lives as individuals, communities, countries and cultures. This thought provoking and stimulating course gives you the opportunity to explore areas such as gender, race, equality and equity, politics, sustainability multiculturalism, pedagogy and representations of education in popular culture.From schools and universities to simply sitting at home watching YouTube videos, education happens in a wide variety of forms. This course covers many different aspects of education, and you'll study modules that will encourage you to think through big questions relating to the role of education in worldwide issues such as inequality and poverty.You'll gain a deep understanding of the key issues, policies and debates in education, while developing personal and professional skills. You'll examine education and learning in all its settings and contexts, and you'll become highly knowledgeable about the learning process and the purpose and function of education. You'll also have opportunities to get out of the University and look at ideas in practice in schools and elsewhere. You'll be supported to become an expert in understanding not just how people are educated, but also the role education plays in sustained and life-long change, particularly in matters of social justice, sustainability and the environment.On completion of the course, you'll be equipped to follow a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact (directly or indirectly) on education and people.


Top reasons to study with us

- You’ll have opportunities to view professional practice in the workplace through organised trips to educational settings, such as schools and community groups- 94% of our Education Studies students were in jobs or further study 15 months after finishing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022- You’ll be taught by a passionate team, all experienced educators and active researchers, and our personalised tutoring will give you the opportunity to develop your studies to suit your career aspirations.


Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

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WUSCA ranking:
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38/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
109th
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 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Education graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Education graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Louie
26 Jan 24

Amazing staff and support great facilities and a fantastic community..Read more

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James
30 Nov 23

Best aspect was the opportunities you get from uni and even getting jobs but the worst thing is sometimes the support takes a while to get to you but thats because they are..Read more

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Three A Levels at Grade DDE or BTEC Extended Diploma at Grade MPP. Candidates without formal qualifications will be considered following an interview and should demonstrate an interest in education. Candidates must be motivated to benefit from study at this level.A current satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Where you do not already have this you can apply for this check through the University. There will be a charge for such applications.

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Popular A-level subjects

Education

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

Psychology
25%
Sociology
20%
English Literature
19%
History
12%
English Language
11%
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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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University , Canterbury

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has a rich history spanning over 60 years, with a strong reputation for offering courses...

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Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.4 miles away

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