BA (Hons) Education and Learning at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Teaching, learning and schooling shape lives. But how do we learn? Why are our experiences of education so varied?

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, foundation year route available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Developing Skills for Learning, Theories of Development and Learning, Inclusive Education, Being a Teacher, Creativity Critical Thinking and Culture, Pursuing Literacy and Numeracy, Research Proposal, Placement, Psychology of Education, Learners with Additional Needs, Educational Issues, Developments and Policies, Cultural Capital and the Role of Education, Skills for the 21st Century, Professional Project, among others.

Career pathways

The skills and experience you develop during this course can prepare you for a range of careers working with children and young people. Some of the more obvious routes for graduates include teaching, teaching assistant, learning mentor, early years teacher and community education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Subjects relevant to the study of education are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. Please note that if you intend to progress to an initial teacher education qualification (PGCE) in Primary teaching after completing this degree, you'll need GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English Language, Mathematics and Science. If you don't have these qualifications on entry to the BA (Hons) Education and Learning, you'll need to achieve these qualifications independently while you study towards the degree. Please be aware that the following Level 2 qualifications are not accepted for entry to a Primary PGCE: Adult Literacy, Adult Numeracy, Functional Skills, Key Skills in Application of Number, and Key Skills in Communication.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £29,370 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £52,500 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=X300-D&code2=0020

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