Education, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

This block-taught degree develops a broad understanding of education from early years to lifelong learning, with a strong focus on inclusion and diversity. Students can focus entirely on education or take optional modules in English literature, English language, history or sociology.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026 and September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes The Power of Ideas: Theories and Philosophies of Education and Exploring Inequalities in Education; Year 2 includes Models of teaching, learning and curriculum and SEND matters; Year 3 includes Education for social justice and Researching education, with optional modules in each year.

Career pathways

Many graduates progress to primary PGCE courses or school-based teacher training; others enter a range of professional roles or postgraduate study, including ESRC-funded master's and doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants (typical offer): 104-112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104-112 points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; West African School Certificate English grade C6 is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026 and September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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