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Southampton, Solent University

UCAS Code: DUC1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels

Accepted when studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications

Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

C/4 GCSE English and Maths

HNC (BTEC)

P-D

HND (BTEC)

P-M

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28-31

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

D*D

D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DMM

DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

D*D

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DMM

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D

D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers

T Level

M

Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)

UCAS Tariff

104-120

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Education studies

The Education degree takes a holistic approach to understanding education, preparing students to combine theories and research from psychology, education and sociology to develop the knowledge of how children, and young people learn.

This education degree has been specifically developed to prepare you for a career in the education sector. You will develop knowledge and understanding of the latest child development practices, how children and young people learn as well as develop a understanding of the challenges and innovations in the education sector. You will gain first-hand experience across a variety of school types, and across school ages.

School-based placements and practical experiences are embedded across all three years of study to ensure you will graduate feeling prepared with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to enter the education sector, whether progression onto Initial Teacher Training or as a critical support professional.

Throughout the three years of this Education degree you'll develop knowledge and understanding of the latest child development practices, how children and young people learn as well as develop an understanding of the challenges and innovations across the whole education sector. By studying psychological and sociological needs of our whole society you can help shape the future of education.

**WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?**
Students on this course come from a variety of academic backgrounds, but share a passion for education and the positive impact it can make on young lives.

Most applicants will be working towards a career in teaching, but the course is also suitable for those who are interested in education in a variety of settings.

**WHAT DOES THIS COURSE LEAD TO?**
Students on this course come from a variety of academic backgrounds, but share a passion for education and the positive impact it can make on young lives.

This education degree has been specifically developed to prepare graduates for a career in the education sector, whether graduates wish to pursue post-graduate study and become a qualified Teacher, or enter the education profession directly as a Teaching Assistant, Education Leader, Education Administrator or one of the many other education professionals working across schools.

Modules

YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Developing Children Across the Curriculum
Personal and Professional Resilience
Research and Study Skills in Education
Understanding Education
Work, Policy and Diversity

YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
How Do Children Learn
Policy and Practice in Education
Research Methods in Education
School-Based Placement
Sociology of Education
Teaching the Curriculum

YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Applied Pedagogy in Education
Contemporary Issues in Education
Dissertation
Professional Practice in Education

YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run)
Issues in Educational Psychology
Mindfulness-based Practice & Approaches

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£17,750
per year
International
£17,750
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

Extra funding

Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries

The Uni

Course location:

Southampton, Solent University

Department:

Department of Sport and Health

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