Overview

At the Education Studies and Sociology ( joint honours) programme at the Oxford Brookes University University you will be able to choose from a selection of modules from both of these courses to create a programme that is tailor made for you.

In your second year you can choose an innovative pathway Education Studies: SEN, Disabilities and Inclusion (SENDI) This covers the experiences of children and young people who can find themselves marginalised or excluded from traditional Educational settings.

You will gain extensive knowledge about the role of education in contemporary society, and areas such as:

education
psychology
gender
21st-century education
special educational needs and disabilities

children’s literature.

By embarking on a Sociology degree at Oxford Brookes, you’ll be:

focussing on the most compelling issues of our time
exploring issues of human rights, gender and social class

developing hands-on, practical skills designed to prepare you for a blossoming career.

Career Prospects:

A degree in Education Studies can lead to careers in many areas. We recognise that there are many career opportunities for Education Studies students, in addition to teaching.

For those not wishing to follow a teaching career, the course offers an excellent preparation for careers in the public or private sector. Professions within a specialist education sector now include advertising, marketing, the arts, journalism, law, publishing and the media together with the charity and leisure industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Construction of Childhood

Education in a World of Change: Policy and Provision

Study of Education

Social Anthropology

Social Differences and Divisions
Social Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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80

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65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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80

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65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE: English Language at grade 4 or above

General entry requirements:

Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:

one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
two 3-unit vocational A-levels *(* where these are included they need to be in subjects other than those held at A-level).

A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
A recognised access course

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

≈ 17250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home (UK) part time£1,190 per single module

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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