BA EDUCATION WITH A YEAR ABROAD
BA EDUCATION WITH A YEAR ABROAD
On this course you’ll study the role of education within societies and cultures, as well as how schools and other educational settings shape our lives. You’ll address different approaches to education. You’ll also examine the ways people learn across a wide range of educational institutions, both in the UK and beyond, including in primary schools, secondary schools, museums and charities. And you’ll examine how education, childhood, adolescence and lifelong-learning interrelate.
Throughout your degree you will examine cutting-edge issues in educational theory, practice and policy, with reference to a range of national and international settings. You’ll discover topics such as education as an academic discipline, international education and learning, and teaching in the digital world. You’ll explore developmental, moral and social issues in education. All this will be underpinned by the history, philosophy, psychology and sociology of education.
In your third year, you’ll study abroad for a year before returning to UEA for your final year. You’ll be able to choose from a range of universities across North America, Australia and New Zealand.
In your final year you’ll complete a research project on a topic of your choice under the supervision of a lecturer who’s actively engaged in research in that area.
Throughout your studies, key skills learning is integrated to ensure that you have the opportunity to develop the attributes that are valued by employers. These skills, which include teamwork, communication, presentation and problem solving, will enhance your self-confidence and employability.
About
Our ability to learn and teach is part of what makes us human. It allows us to change not only ourselves, but also our organisations and societies. Quite simply, education can change the course of history.
On this course, you’ll gain the knowledge, understanding and expertise you need to understand education within schooling and other educational contexts. You’ll study the different approaches and contexts to learning and how we develop as lifelong learners. Outside of the classroom you’ll study the role of education within societies and cultures, and the interplay between education, childhood, adolescence and lifelong learning.
You’ll also spend a year overseas, widening your perspective on education or studying a different but related discipline.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.Placement Year and Study Abroad
We expect that any travel restrictions will be relaxed by the time you start to prepare to study abroad during your second or third year. You will be provided with timely updates and timetabled briefing sessions to ensure you’re fully prepared for your study abroad journey with UEA. For more information visit UEA Study Abroad.

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After the Course
You’ll graduate as a skilled and confident advocate for education. 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 work in various roles supporting learning in educational institutions.
You’ll also graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to progress to postgraduate courses such as a PGCE primary school teaching. Or you could continue your studies and undertake other postgraduate courses, including Master’s degrees such as MA in Education, MRes in Social Sciences, MSc in Occupational Therapy.
Career destinations
Career destinations related to your degree include:
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Community education officer
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Further education teacher
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Learning mentor
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Primary school teacher
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Secondary school teacher
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Special educational needs teacher

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Assessment for Year 1
You’ll be assessed across a range of coursework based assignments. These may include essays, reflective portfolio, group projects, presentations, designing creative resources, arts-based projects and research reports, as well as your dissertation. You’ll receive feedback during and after you submit work, in classes, group and individual tutorials.
Assessment for Year 2
You’ll be assessed across a range of coursework based assignments. These may include essays, reflective portfolio, group projects, presentations, designing creative resources, arts-based projects and research reports, as well as your dissertation. You’ll receive feedback during and after you submit work, in classes, group and individual tutorials.
Assessment for Year 3
You’ll be assessed across a range of coursework based assignments. These may include essays, reflective portfolio, group projects, presentations, designing creative resources, arts-based projects and research reports, as well as your dissertation. You’ll receive feedback during and after you submit work, in classes, group and individual tutorials.
Assessment for Year 4
You’ll be assessed across a range of coursework based assignments. These may include essays, reflective portfolio, group projects, presentations, designing creative resources, arts-based projects and research reports, as well as your dissertation. You’ll receive feedback during and after you submit work, in classes, group and individual tutorials.
Assessment for Year 1
You’ll be assessed across a range of coursework based assignments. These may include essays, reflective portfolio, group projects, presentations, designing creative resources, arts-based projects and research reports, as well as your dissertation. You’ll receive feedback during and after you submit work, in classes, group and individual tutorials.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 2
You’ll be assessed across a range of coursework based assignments. These may include essays, reflective portfolio, group projects, presentations, designing creative resources, arts-based projects and research reports, as well as your dissertation. You’ll receive feedback during and after you submit work, in classes, group and individual tutorials.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 3
You’ll be assessed across a range of coursework based assignments. These may include essays, reflective portfolio, group projects, presentations, designing creative resources, arts-based projects and research reports, as well as your dissertation. You’ll receive feedback during and after you submit work, in classes, group and individual tutorials.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 4
You’ll be assessed across a range of coursework based assignments. These may include essays, reflective portfolio, group projects, presentations, designing creative resources, arts-based projects and research reports, as well as your dissertation. You’ll receive feedback during and after you submit work, in classes, group and individual tutorials.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
A Levels
BBB or BBC with an A in the Extended Project.BTEC
DDM. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.Scottish highers
AABBBScottish highers advanced
CCCIrish leaving certificate
2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3Access course
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3European Baccalaureate
70%International Baccalaureate
31 pointsGCSE offer
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
Additional entry requirements
If you do not meet the academic and or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed 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:
International Foundation in Business, Economics, Society and Culture
International Foundation in Humanities and Law
Alternative Qualifications
UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.
Students for whom english is a 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):
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Please click here to see our full list.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
Interviews
Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.
Gap year
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.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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Fees and Funding
Undergraduate University Fees and Financial Support
Tuition Fees
Information on tuition fees can be found here:
Course related costs
You are eligible for reduced fees during your year abroad. Further details are available on our Tuition Fee webpage.
There will be extra costs related to items such as your travel and accommodation during your year abroad, which will vary depending on location.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.

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How to apply
Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.
UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The application allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it is sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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