BA (Hons) Education at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Education programme explores key educational theories, policies, and practices, with a strong focus on inclusion, sustainability, and the wider social context of learning. You’ll study alongside students from related disciplines in shared lectures, then dive deeper into specialist seminars and assessments tailored to your chosen path within education. As you progress through the course, you’ll gradually increase your focus on your area of interest, leading to in-depth specialist study and an independent research project in your final year.

What you will study

On the course, you’ll learn through a mix of lectures, tutorials, group projects, presentations and discussions along with the opportunity to put your learning into practice through developing projects, volunteering and placements. This degree is designed to offer you a personalised journey that supports your future career development priorities. Year 1 core: Theories of Learning and Development, Introduction To Studying Education, Sociological Perspectives, Policy And Professional Frameworks. Year 2 core: Everyday Inclusion, The Professional in Practice, Becoming a Researcher, Policy And Politics In Education. Year 3 core: Global Education, Graduate Futures, Education For Social Justice, Independent Project.

Career pathways

As a graduate, you could develop your career across the education sector. You might work in community and youth work, or museum and gallery education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Grade B in CACHE Diploma, CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) (VRQ). We do not accept CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator VRQ). T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English. If you don't meet the entry requirements of this course you may be eligible for the foundation year. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Child Disqualification checks required. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold a firm offer for this course. IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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