Course Overview

For this broad-based course, you draw on sociology, psychology, philosophy, law, health and social welfare, applying educational theory to practice in work-based settings. It sets you up for a career in education or working with children.

The degree is designed to give you a solid foundation in education across different fields, building your understanding of its role in modern society, the current debates and issues, policy and practice, both in the UK and internationally.

After a wide-reaching, first-year introduction to key higher education skills, theories and ideas, you move on to focus on particular areas such as special educational needs; education and technology; teaching preparation; and/or families and communities. This allows you to follow a particular interest with your future career in mind.

You gain valuable experience through work placements and volunteering including a final-year, work-based unit in an education setting.

General Eligibility

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS Tariff Points

• At least 96 points with 80 points from at least 2 A level passes

• At least 96 points with Merit Merit Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma or Distinction Distinction in the BTEC Diploma

• A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma

• Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator

Check Your Country page to confirm that your local qualifications are suitable or contact your International Admissions Team

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

Language Requirement

• English language requirements

  The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

  UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

  Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions