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Education at UEA
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Find out moreBA (Hons) Education, Childhood and Culture
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Arts
- UCAS Course Code
- X010
- Typical Offer
- BBB
- Contextual Offer
- BCC
- Course Length
- 3 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
Other Course Options
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Why you should choose us
90%
Of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course
Graduate Outcome Survey 202093%
Of students were positive about the support provided by teaching staff
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024-25Course Overview
Childhood is a crucial stage of life and a fascinating area of study. On our BA in Education, Childhood and Culture course, you’ll explore childhood from multiple perspectives, including psychology, developmental stages, spaces of transition and change, and global childhoods. You’ll examine how childhood intersects with cultural issues such as race, gender, disability, and ethnicity, gaining a deep critical understanding of childhood across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
At UEA, you’ll learn from leading experts and practitioners across a range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, philosophy, art, mathematics, and more. Our diverse team will challenge and inspire you, helping you explore what education and childhood mean to you.
You’ll have the freedom to tailor your studies to your passions and interests, exploring topics such as art and creativity, the human brain, nature and outdoor learning, AI and digital technology, and much more.
Studying on our vibrant campus in the heart of Norwich, you'll have access to our state-of-the-art facilities and take advantage of our strong connections to the local community. You’ll gain hands-on experience through placements in educational settings, and hear from local practitioners, gaining valuable real-world insights. You can also explore the stunning Norfolk coast and fens and take inspiration from renowned museums and galleries like the Sainsbury Centre.
You’ll be supported in pursuing a wide range of career pathways through our strong links to teaching training, including PGCEs, as well as opportunities in educational research, the government, charity sector, or youth work. Education opens doors to countless possibilities, and our dedicated team will work closely with you to help unlock your next steps.
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Study and Modules
Careers
Career Pathways
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Early years practitioner
- Education Officer Arts and Museums
- County Council
- Charity Youth work
- Community Education Officer
- Education and Welfare Consultant
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
You’ll graduate as a skilled and confident advocate for education, with a key focus on early years, childhood, and youth, as well as exploring various emerging cultural experiences and their educational potential, such as education through social media, journalism, public communication, or theatre. You may wish to pursue educational careers that focus on early years and childhood, or on the cultural sector, or both! You’ll graduate as a skilled and confident advocate for education, with a key focus on early years, childhood, and youth. You’ll have training in various emerging cultural experiences and their educational potential, such as education through social media, journalism, public communication, or theatre. You may wish to pursue educational careers that focus on early years and childhood, or on the cultural sector, or both.
You’ll graduate as a skilled and confident advocate for education, with a key focus on early years, childhood, and youth. You will have training in various emerging cultural experiences and their educational potential, such as education through social media, journalism, public communication, or theatre. You may wish to pursue educational careers that focus on early years and childhood, or on the cultural sector, or both.
You’ll also graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress to postgraduate courses such as a PGCE in primary school teaching. Beyond teaching, you could go on to work in a range of sectors, including educational management and administration, youth, community or charity work, social work, occupational therapy, or museum and gallery education. Or you could continue your studies and research, undertaking other postgraduate courses, including Master’s degrees such as MA in Education, MA in Social Work, MRes in Social Sciences, or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
You’ll also graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress to postgraduate courses such as a PGCE primary school teaching. Beyond teaching, you could go on to work in a range of sectors, including educational management and administration, youth, community or charity work, social work, occupational therapy, museum and gallery education. Or you could continue your studies and research, undertaking other postgraduate courses, including Master’s degrees such as MA in Education, MA in Social Work, MRes in Social Sciences, or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
BBB
Contextual Offer: BCC
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM
Contextual Offer: DMM
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3
Contextual Offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3
T levels
Obtain an overall Merit
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
31 points overall
Irish Leaving Certificate
2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3
Scottish Highers
AABBB
Scottish Advanced Highers
CCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma
Grade B or above in the following subjects:
- Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Children's and Young People's Workforce
- Health and Social Care (including Technical Level)
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
A levels
BBB
International Baccalaureate
31 points overall
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre(opens in a new window) offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
- IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
View our information for Tuition Fees(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
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Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
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