BA (Hons) Education at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Explore education in different contexts across the globe and equip yourself with the ability to inspire, support and engage with people of all ages. Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours in Education explores the study of education across the globe. You'll consider sociological, philosophical, historical, political, and psychological perspectives.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Education Communication and Language Sciences | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll build key foundational knowledge around the study of education. In your second year you will study specialist aspects of education enabling you to apply theory to practice. Compulsory modules include: Education, Children and Society, International Development, Power, Politics and Policy in UK Education, Adventures in Digital Learning, Classrooms, Cultures and Curricula: Educational Research Insights*, Comparative Education*, Psychological perspectives on teaching and learning, Schools, Statistics and Stories: Researching Education, Globalisation and Development, Research Dissertation, Modules, Responding to Special Educational Needs, Social Justice and Education.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: education management; community / health work; widening participation; rehabilitation programmes; human resources; local authorities; museums and heritage; digital learning; environmental organisations; teaching English abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBB. A minimum of a Grade B or 6 in English at GCSE if without A Levels which demonstrate significant amounts of writing. IB: 32 points including three subjects at grade 5 or above at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 5, 5, 5, at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. English at SL grade 5 required if without Higher Level subjects which demonstrate significant amounts of writing. BTEC: DDM. A minimum of a Grade B or 6 in English at GCSE is required. Scottish Highers: BBBBB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. National 5 English required at grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/x300/#how-to-apply

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