BA (Hons) Education Studies

This BA (Hons) Education Studies degree at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex and dynamic nature of education. The course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and critical perspectives necessary to become an effective educator, able to adapt to changing contexts and challenges. You will explore key issues in education, including diversity, inclusion, and technology, as well as developing your research skills through practical project-based learning.

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Our course is taught by experienced academics who are actively engaged in research and practice in the field of education. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including our on-campus teacher training centre, which provides opportunities for practical application of your learning. Our graduates go on to pursue a range of careers in education, including teaching, academic research, and policy development.

Discover the Excellence of Education at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is an ideal choice for students seeking to study Education Studies due to our longstanding reputation for excellence in teacher training and education research. Our campus is located in the heart of Canterbury, a historic city with a rich cultural heritage, providing a unique learning environment that blends academic rigour with practical relevance. By choosing to study at CCCU, you will become part of a vibrant community of students and academics who are passionate about education and dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

Our course explores some big questions underpinning education through the lens of politics, psychology, sociology, economics, history and philosophy. You’ll engage with the issues that influence approaches to learning and will compare education systems in a variety of countries and cultures.

You'll also have opportunities to get out of the University and look at ideas in practice in schools and elsewhere.

Education Studies is a broad academic course that provides a foundation for many different professional career paths.

Our graduates have gained employment in various fields, including corporate training, teaching English abroad, educational publishing, the third sector, social and educational research, educational administration, speech and language therapy, and management in local or national government. Many of our students go on to postgraduate study, such as Master's degrees, teacher training or other professional qualifications.

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.