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Education at UEA
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Find out moreBA (Hons) Education
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Arts
- UCAS Course Code
- X300
- Typical Offer
- BBB
- Contextual Offer
- BCC
- Course Length
- 3 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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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
Why BA Education at UEA?
Study education through sociology, psychology, philosophy and the arts, exploring how people learn in different contexts. Gain practical experience through rewarding placements with a broad range of opportunities.
Why choose UEA
- Real-world experience: Hands-on learning across exciting settings such as Norwich Castle, the Sainsbury Centre, education partners, and more.
- Flexible placements: Explore education across arts, sport, mental health, community, and cultural contexts.
- Excellent prospects: Joint #1 in the East of England for graduate prospects in Education (Complete University Guide 2026)
What is BA (hons) Education at UEA?
Education explores how people learn, how knowledge develops and how education shapes society, culture and communities. You’ll study learning across a range of settings, including classrooms, museums, sports clubs, charities and community organisations.
The course combines theory, research, and practical experience to help you develop critical thinking, reflection and professional skills valued across many careers. You’ll explore topics such as child development, inclusion, curriculum design, educational policy and cultural education, gaining insight into a wide range of learning environments.
You’ll also gain practical experience through placements and partnerships with schools, charities and community organisations across Norfolk. Our teaching is informed by active research and scholarship, helping you build the skills and confidence to carry out your own educational research.
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Careers
Career Pathways
With a BA Education degree, you could launch a rewarding career as a:
- Teacher: Pursue a PGCE or teaching pathway, supporting learning in schools, cultural organisations, community projects, or youth programmes
- Educational researcher: Conduct research to inform curriculum design, policy, or cultural practices across a range of education and community contexts
- Youth and community worker: Support learning, wellbeing, and personal development for children and young people in community or charitable organisations
- Educational policy or advisory roles: Work with local authorities, government, or NGOs shaping educational strategies and programmes
- Cultural or arts education roles: Develop learning initiatives in museums, theatres, galleries, sports clubs, and other cultural organisations
Career Support
Career development is built into the BA Education course, giving you dedicated support throughout your studies and placement experiences. You’ll build practical skills, professional confidence, and valuable networks through our partnerships with schools, researchers, charities, and cultural organisations.
You’ll benefit from mentoring and guidance from our research-active academic staff, helping you prepare for postgraduate study or careers in education, research, and community roles.
You’ll also benefit from expert guidance through Career Central, UEA’s dedicated careers service, offering personalised advice, skills development, and career support to help you stand out in a competitive job market.
After the Course
Our graduates progress into teaching through a PGCE or move directly into school-based roles, often using the connections they’ve developed during the course. Many also pursue careers in research, policy, or youth-focused roles across education, charities, and community organisations.
Others work in cultural education and arts engagement, or take on leadership roles in museums, theatres, and community projects. If you choose to continue your studies, the research skills and academic guidance you gain during the course will support you in progressing to postgraduate study, including research degrees.
Study and Modules
Compulsory Modules
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
You’ll begin your degree by establishing a solid foundation in the major theories, concepts, and issues in education. You’ll explore education in the context of psychology, sociology, history, and philosophy, and discover how such contexts help us to understand education in society today. You’ll also link these key concepts and issues to real-life examples, thinking about education around the world and how technology is changing education today. We’ll also equip you with the skills needed to study effectively and introduce key study techniques such as reflection and academic writing.
We deliver a common suite of year one modules for our BA Education courses, which means you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to one of the following courses after year one:
Structure
At this stage, you’ll begin to discover methods in educational research and experience theory in practice. We’ll teach you the skills required to undertake empirical research and provide you with the opportunity to undertake experiences and placements to gain practical knowledge of education.
You can also choose optional modules to tailor your learning to your interests. You’ll have access to a range of modules available within the School of Education and Lifelong Learning, along with selected modules in other schools across UEA. These focus on topics such as educational psychology, childhood and youth studies, special educational needs, teaching, and language and education. You can also choose to learn a new language or broaden your studies by taking selected cross-disciplinary modules.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 40)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 40)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.
Structure
During your final year, you’ll continue specialising and working with educational theories, concepts, and issues, picking modules that reflect your interests. Module topics include looking at media and education, motivation, creativity, and political debates in education. You’ll also complete a dissertation research project under the supervision of a lecturer. This will enable you to develop an in-depth appreciation of the breadth and scope of education as a subject, and build skills for pathways beyond this degree, including continuing into research through Master's and PhD studies, continuing into education through business, or various other career pathways that we’ll support you in exploring.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 40)Optional B Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 40)Optional C Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)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.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
Teaching combines lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical experiences to develop your knowledge, skills, and professional confidence. Our teaching is research-informed, with active researchers, scholars, and practitioners from a range of backgrounds shaping our course content. Collaborative group work, reflective practice, and discussion are embedded throughout the course to support critical thinking and professional development. You’ll experience education in a range of settings, including through placements, projects, and community-based learning across a range of settings.
Year one introduces foundational concepts driven by the latest research in educational theory, global education, and the role of digital technology and education, alongside introductory academic skills.
Year two explores interdisciplinary topics, putting theory into action in placements, and develops research methods through practical and project-based learning.
Year three develops independent research, dissertation work, and advanced topics, equipping you for postgraduate study or professional opportunities.
Assessment
Assessment includes essays, presentations, projects, portfolios, and placement evaluations, helping you build knowledge, skills, and professional confidence. Research-based assignments develop your critical thinking and ability to apply theory to real educational settings.
In year one, you’ll complete essays, presentations, and short projects that build your core knowledge and academic skills.
In year two, assessment includes essays, reports, projects, and placement reflections, helping you apply your learning and develop research skills.
In year three, you’ll complete advanced projects, a professional portfolio, and a dissertation, demonstrating independent research, critical thinking, and practical application.
Regular feedback throughout the course supports your development and prepares you for postgraduate study or your future career.
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 for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £24,250
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(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.
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.
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.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: