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BA (Hons) Education Studies

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Are you ready for a future in education but want to keep your career options open? Our dynamic BA (Hons) Education Studies degree lets you do just that. You will take learning beyond the classroom, as you study education in its broadest sense. This unique course covers early years through to adult education - exploring a diverse range of subject areas, including sociology, policy, globalization, technology, and social justice.

With a wide range of modules, you will have the freedom to build your degree in line with your specific interests and career aims. Topics include education with a teaching focus; art, culture, and heritage; youth studies, and globalization.

From day one, we will help you give real-life context to your studies and gain hands-on experience. Enhanced work-based learning and placement opportunities available through the Nottingham Institute of Education (NIoE) will give you industry experience - making you even more attractive to future employers. So, whether you’re new to the world of work or are planning a career change, you will be well prepared with our extensive network of 600 partnerships in settings, schools, colleges, and the community.

General Eligibility

For UK Students:

  • Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

  • Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

International Students:

  • 12 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/study-and-courses/your-application/entry-requirements-by-country

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core Modules

  • Outdoor Learning (20 credit points)

  • What is Education? (20 credit points)

  • Developing Learning (20 credit points)

  • Academic Skills (20 credit points)

  • Community Education ChalleNGe (40 credit points)

2 Year 2

Core Modules

  • Experiential Learning & Placement (40 credit points)

  • Education Policy and Practice (20 credit points)

  • Research Methods in Education (20 credit points)

Optional Modules

  • Youth Health & Well-being (20 credit points)

  • Learning through Arts & Culture (20 credit points)

  • Inclusive Education in a Global World (20 credit points)

  • Navigating the Classroom and Curriculum (20 credit points)

Option B Modules

  • Education and Young People (20 credit points)

  • Object-based Learning: Combining Arts & Culture with the Classroom (20 credit points)

  • Comparative and International Education (20 credit points)

  • Sociology of Education (20 credit points)

3 Year 3

Core Modules

  • Research Project: Research in Education (40 credit points)

  • Social Justice and Morality (20 credit points)

  • Education and Digital Technology - Teaching and Learning in an Online World (20 credit points)

Option A Modules

  • Advice and Guidance in Practice (20 credit points)

  • Race, Media, and Popular Culture (20 credit points)

  • Global Citizenship and Education for Sustainable Development (20 credit points)

  • Forced migration and education: Key issues (20 credit points)

Option B Modules

  • Informal, Inclusive, and Alternative Education (20 credit points)

  • Society, Culture, and Identity (20 credit points)

  • Education in a Globalised World (20 credit points)

  • Radical Education (20 credit points)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL74
  • PTE59

Accepted qualifications:

  • IELTS Academic

  • TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition' - We accept the online test as well

  • IGCSE

  • Cambridge

  • Oxford

  • Pearson Test of English

  • International/European Baccalaureate

  • A/O level

  • Trinity College ISE

  • KITE - We accept the online test as well

  • Various country qualifications

6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

This requirement is for Year One entry only. If you're starting in Year Two or final year you'll need a higher grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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