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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Education Studies
Birmingham City University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Education Studies course at Birmingham City University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
96 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades CCC (or equivalent).
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Education Studies or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | D |
| English Literature | D |
| Biology | C |
| Chemistry | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X300
Here's what Birmingham City University says about its Education Studies course.
Education is central to the development of our society, and to study education is to study the way that society develops. Our BA (Hons) Education Studies course covers theoretical and practical aspects of education across the lifespan (from birth to lifelong learning), and from a variety of perspectives.
Throughout the course, you will critically reflect on the aims, values, principles, and policies of the UK education system, as well as educational systems around the world. The course draws from a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, law, history, philosophy, and politics to investigate issues and debates that are relevant to education, and to explore the ways in which these academic fields have contributed to the development of education in the UK and beyond.
This multi-disciplinary approach to education is designed to enhance the breadth and depth of your knowledge and equip you to take a variety of different career paths.
At the heart of the course are four key themes:
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a commitment to recognising education as a positive power for social justice, equity, and inclusion
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the role of education in an increasingly globalised world
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the role of technology in education and considering how changes and developments in technology drive changes to education
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a commitment to developing your employability through building a strong portfolio of academic and professional skills.
Through the course you will use your developing knowledge to build and justify your own educational value system and evaluate how education is influenced by international practices. You will also have experiences of working with educational technology and consider how educational practices can adapt to a changing world.
You will also complete a practical placement during the second year of your degree, giving you first-hand experience of working in the world of education and developing important employability skills as you prepare for your next steps beyond graduation.
We are committed to creating a supportive and challenging learning environment in which you can thrive and develop. You will be provided with lots of opportunities to explore and debate ideas.
The course is designed to promote independence so that you become a more confident, autonomous, creative lifelong learner as you go through the course.
We will challenge you to not only develop your own areas of interest within education and feel confident to learn about these in a meaningful way, but will also challenge you to discover your full potential while at university.
Source: Birmingham City University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Education and Social Work
Location
University House | Birmingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Education studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £18,570 per year |
| International | £18,570 per year |
Birmingham City University student reviews
1 year ago
Birmingham City University is a wonderful place to be, very accommodative irrespective of your ethnicity. Staff are well approachable
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Birmingham City University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Birmingham City University students who took the Education Studies course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
95%
high
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
low
Organisation and management
90%
med
Organisation and management
90%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
92%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
88%
med
Student voice
88%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
88%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Education Studies or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Education Studies at Birmingham City University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Birmingham City University graduates who took Education Studies - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£28.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Education Studies.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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At Birmingham City University, we make it easy for you succeed. Our focus on practical skills and real-world learning means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career.
University is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.
Located at the heart of the UK's second city, studying at BCU means you'll be at the centre of it all, experiencing student life to the fullest. Our cutting-edge facilities, vibrant and diverse city-centre location bring our students a wealth of opportunities, industry connections and not to mention, a whole lot of fun.
Birmingham City University open days
Open Days are the perfect way to find out more about university, you’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about finance and other support services. It also offers a great way to get a feel for campus life and help you see firsthand why Birmingham City University is a great place to study.
Our next open days are taking place on:
• Saturday 4 October
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