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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Education with Foundation Year
Edge Hill University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Education with Foundation Year course at Edge Hill University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,760 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £5,760 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X109
Here's what Edge Hill University says about its Education with Foundation Year course.
Experience learning in action. Embark on a journey that explores how UK education has evolved. Studying for an education degree with us, you’ll look at the entire system, from early years to advanced study at degree level.
Intrigued about how our school systems came to be? Ever wonder how past governments have shaped teaching? We’ve designed this degree to explore education – an engine for social justice, tackling inequality and championing diversity. You’ll find the answers through the prisms of history, sociology, philosophy and psychology.
Joining us you’ll spend time looking at the UK education system, then see how it relates to the rest of Europe and the entire world. You’ll also explore the ideas at the forefront of education policy and practice. Plus, you’ll look back to see how they’ve shaped the way we teach and learn in the 21st Century.
Helping you put your learning into context is a top priority for us. That’s why we organise regular visits to different places where education takes place. We’ll also give you the chance to do a placement in Year 2 . It’s up to you whether this is in a traditional classroom or another space where people learn like an art gallery or museum.
Armed with an education degree, you’ll be ready for further training. This could be a PGCE to become a teacher or a Master’s in a related area.
Develop the key transferable skills and subject-specific knowledge in this integrated four year programme.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Education - Professional Education
Location
Ormskirk (Main Campus) | Ormskirk
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Education studies
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Please visit our website for information on available modules.
How you will be assessed
On the Foundation Year you will be assessed through a range of methods to prepare you for your study beyond this foundation year. This will include written assignments, coursework, presentations and class-tests.
The remainder of the programme enables students to produce work for assessment in a range of different ways. From more traditional essays and class tests, through group-work and presentations, to the creation of websites, wikis, videos and blogs, the assessment strategies on this programme equip students with a host of communication skills that will serve them well in their future careers.
There are no formal written examinations as part of the current assessment methods on this programme.
Edge Hill University reviews
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2nd year student
Campus is always clean and tidy, it feels quite safe. The SU club is enjoyable and fun to go on a night out. Ormskirk has a lot to offer in terms of fun and activities.
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2nd year student
Accommodation costs are ridiculous, the rooms are very small. I have contacted finance support and they were very rude to me because I had spent my entire student loan. The shop is way too expensive for groceries.
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Inclusion helped me when I needed extra support during a difficult time at uni.
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The gym is really accessible, it is a good price. The library is very big so you can always get a spot, it is always clean and a nice environment.
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It is very interesting. The teachers take time to get to know you and teach you the course content. They give feedback on all essays and you can meet with them to discuss feedback and how to improve.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Edge Hill University students who took the Education with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
91%
med
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
96%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
med
Academic support
96%
med
Academic support
96%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
85%
med
Student voice
85%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Edge Hill University. These students are taking Education with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| English Language | B | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Edge Hill University graduates who took Education with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
62%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
39%
Teaching Professionals
18%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
7%
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
6%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Edge Hill University graduates who took Education with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£23.7k
Third year after graduation
£26.3k
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 with Foundation Year.
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
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Edge Hill University on The Student Room.
Edge Hill University open days
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