BA Education at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

On our 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.

Department: Education | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Education, Policy and Social Justice, Placement, Researching Childhood and Education, Changing Behaviours: A History, Cognitive Psychology, Education Semester Abroad, Ethics in Education.

Career pathways

Our graduates from the School of Education leverage the skills and practical experience gained through the BA Education degree to pursue successful careers in fields directly related to the programme, including Primary School Teaching, Counselling, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy, and Learning Mentoring. Many also apply their transferable skills in careers such as Community Development Worker, Museum Education Officer, Youth Worker, and Careers Adviser.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: ABB. IB: 6,5,5 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC options considered. Number of A levels required: 3. General Studies: Not accepted. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 26,220 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/5d8edb0d-f4d1-49b8-333a-18878e30b51b

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