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

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Plymouth Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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

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Plymouth Campus

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SEP-26

Duration

4 Years

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Educators can have a lasting impact on lives. Whether you want to become a teacher, work in social or care industries, business, the environment or community development, education offers a flexible career path. If youre wondering if university is for you or if you have enough entry points we want to hear from you, whatever the circumstances. With opportunities to work with children, young people and adults in a variety of contexts, this course allows you to create your own career path.We offer ...Read more

Educators can have a lasting impact on lives. Whether you want to become a teacher, work in social or care industries, business, the environment or community development, education offers a flexible career path. If you're wondering if university is for you or if you have enough entry points we want to hear from you, whatever the circumstances. With opportunities to work with children, young people and adults in a variety of contexts, this course allows you to create your own career path.We offer high-quality teaching, a stimulating learning environment where you'll feel supported and ready for degree study. In your first year, you'll develop your knowledge of the ways children and adults come to know what they know. You’ll acquire skills and the confidence to know how to use it. Upon successful completion of your first year, you’ll join the undergraduate BA (Hons) Education course where you develop your understanding of the ways children and adults learn together.4 years

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Sociology
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WUSCA ranking:
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50/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
75th
What students say
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Rebecca
21 Nov 24

Student support could be better..Read more

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Zac
18 Nov 24

It's a great uni that has opportunities that have pushed me outside my comfort zone for the better. Although, on my first open day they had no ambassador shirts of my size..Read more

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Entry requirements

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

PPP Grades / Points required

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

PP - MP Grades / Points required

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P Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£17,100 per year

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Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.1 miles away

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