Education Studies

UCAS code: X300

Here's what University of Northampton says about its Education Studies course.

The BA (Hons) Education Studies program offers diverse career opportunities, perfect for those interested in education but undecided on a specific direction.

Throughout the course, you'll delve into various fields such as sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, and politics, gaining insight into the transformative nature of education. Practical experience is a key component, with placements allowing you to see education in practice, and optional international trips providing a global viewpoint. These experiences will enable you to understand how factors like beliefs, culture, and environment influence learning and development in both children and adults, shaping their attitudes, knowledge, and skills.

• Variety of placement opportunities provided in each of the three years of this education studies degree

• Opportunities to visit other countries to expand your experience of education further

• Paediatric First Aid and Mental Health First Aid Awareness training included

• Enthusiastic and experienced teaching team with a diverse range of expertise

• Guaranteed interview for PGCE Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) on completion of the educational studies degree (T&Cs apply)

UON’s Education subject area was ranked 14th based on overall student positivity out of all universities in England, according to the latest 2025 National Student Survey (NSS)*

21st for Satisfied with Teaching for Education –The Guardian University Guide 2025 (Education League Table)

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

• Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.

• Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

• At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2026 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2026**.

• Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop*** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).

• You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.

The Northampton Employment Promise

In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.

? Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score across all NSS questions for this subject area across all modes and levels at UK Universities. ?? eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information ??? eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information

Stage 1 • Understanding Education (Compulsory) • Educational Landscapes (Compulsory) • Childhood through Time (Compulsory) • Learning Re-imagined: disruptive and inclusive curriculum (Compulsory) • Professional Practice in Educational Settings (Compulsory) • Understanding Child Development in Education (Compulsory) • Educational Inequalities (Compulsory) • School: Past, Present and Future (Compulsory) Stage 2 • Debates in Education (Compulsory) • Special Education Needs and Inclusion (Compulsory) • Learning through Education Research (Compulsory) • Education in a Diverse Society (Compulsory) • Education and Technology (Compulsory) • Education in a Global Context (Compulsory) Stage 3 • Education Studies Dissertation (Compulsory) • Education, Culture and Society (Compulsory) • Exploring Deviance and Disaffection (Compulsory) • Empowering Change in Professional Practice (Compulsory) • Education, Heritage & Communities (Compulsory)

Module information is quoted for 2025 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

There are no exams for Education Studies. Instead, assessments take the form of essays, portfolios, presentations, analysis and reflection.