Overview

BA Education Studies (Hons) at University of Sunderland will give you a detailed understanding of the principles of education, and its systems and structures. You will critically explore all phases of education, from a range of historical, philosophical, sociological and psychological perspectives.

This course is a great option for anyone who is interested in working in the Education sector but may be unsure which career route they would like to take. You will have the chance to discover your passion throughout the course and if you want to continue training and become a teacher when you graduate, you will be guaranteed an interview for a University of Sunderland PGCE degree.

Why us?

The curriculum offers a good mix of theoretical and practical study of the discipline of education, exploring various perspectives
The course focuses on all phases of education so you can tailor the course to your personal career plan
Stage 2 offers increased student-led assessment with your choice of placement, curriculum design project and individual research plan

Our Education courses are ranked 24th in the UK (The Guardian University league tables, 2022)
‘World-leading’ research in Education according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF)

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Programme Structure

Courses:

Psychology of Education
History and Purpose of Education
Sociology of Education
Neurodiversity in Education
Voluntary Practice and Career Development
Research in Education

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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

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education View 403 other Bachelors in Education in United Kingdom

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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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. We don't accept General Studies.
The following qualifications are also accepted for this course:
Qualified Teacher Status
A Certificate in Education (CertEd)
A Professional Certificate of Education
A foundation degree.
You must have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting the course.
You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Technological requirements

If you do not have the required academic qualifications, you may still be eligible if you have relevant work experience or other qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 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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