BA (Hons) Education, Learning and Teaching at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Study education from perspectives including sociology, psychology, philosophy and the arts to understand how people learn in different contexts. Gain practical experience through placements with schools, museums, charities, theatres, sports clubs or community organisations. The course combines theory, research, and practical experience to build critical, reflective and professional skills for education careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad | Study mode: full-time (year abroad available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll begin your degree by establishing a solid foundation in the major theories, concepts, and issues in education. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Studying in Higher Education: (re)constructing Learner Identities, Global Education, Digital Learning and Society, Educational Theory and Practice. Year 2: Research and Learning From Experience, What Is Teaching? the Teacher's Role and Practice in Different Settings, Educational Psychology. Year 3: Motivation in Teaching and Learning, Dissertation.

Career pathways

With a BA Education, Learning, and Teaching degree, you could launch a career in: Teaching: Progress to a PGCE or teaching pathway in primary schools or other formal and non-formal learning environments Learning support or teaching assistant roles: Support teaching and learning in schools, alternative provision, or community education settings Educational researcher: Contribute to research in a range of settings on learning, teaching practice, curriculum design, or educational policy Youth and community education roles: Design and deliver learning programmes in charities, youth organisations, and community projects Cultural and informal education roles: Develop educational activities in museums, theatres, sports clubs, and cultural organisations

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Entry requirements

A levels BBB Contextual offer: BCC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual offer: DMM Combinations of BTEC and A levels Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual offer: DMM Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Contextual offer: DD plus C at A level. Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level. Contextual Offer: D plus BC at A level. 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 All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

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

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad

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