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Education - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

On the undergraduate BA (Hons) Education degree at Birmingham you will learn about education as a human, cultural, economic, and social development that is fundamental to a changing, globalised world.The three-year BA (Hons) Education degree combines ideas and research from education, psychology, sociology, philosophy and history. It has been designed for both UK and international students who have academic interests in education or aspirations to work with children and young people in a variety of fields. There is a compulsory vocational placement during the second year. The modules on the BA (Hons) Education course explore how people, and especially children, develop and learn in their social and cultural contexts. They are constantly updated to include new research, which meets the needs of the sector and recognises the UK’s evolving education policy and practices.You will have the option to join the Education Society, run by students, which aims to bring together people with a common interest in Education. They host a number of social and career opportunity events throughout the year.


Why study this course?

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Modules to suit your own interests

- our extensive range of compulsory and optional modules on the BA (Hons) Education degree will allow you to build a programme to suit your own interests and career aspirations. -


Opportunities to study abroad

for a semester or year with the University's Go Global scheme-


A vocational placement

- within the UK or overseas in an educational setting which will provide you with valuable reflective practical learning. -


Ranked 64th in the World

and 11th in the UK for Education in the 2024 QS World RankingsPlease note that a range of different placement and dissertation options are available to students on this programme, and for some of these options you may need to have a DBS check. If necessary, support will be provided to complete the process at the appropriate point in the programme.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,320per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    8th out of 91 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    129 61%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    28th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    55th

    4

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