Education
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: X3BA | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: X3BA | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
GCSE requirements – English and Maths at grade C/4
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer. (Other exam boards considered)
Access to HE Diploma
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE requirements – English and Maths grade C/4
Extended Project
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4) , Maths grade C (numeric grade 4)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE requirements – English and Maths at grade C/4 We will also consider 3 IB Higher Level Certificates with grades of 6,5,5
Applications are assessed on an individual basis. GCSE requirements – English and Maths at grade C /4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted along with A level grade B GCSE requirements – English and Maths at grade C /4
Applications are assessed on an individual basis. GCSE requirements – English and Maths at grade C /4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE requirements – English and Maths at grade C /4
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Accepted alongside A-Level grades BB GCSE requirements – English and Maths at grade C /4
Scottish Advanced Higher
Only accepted along with grades ABBBB in Scottish Highers GCSE requirements – English and Maths at grade C/4
Scottish Higher
Only accepted in conjunction with grades AB in Scottish Advanced Highers GCSE requirements – English and Maths at grade C /4
T Level
GCSE requirements – English and Maths grade C/4
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Only accepted alongside A-Level grades BB GCSE requirements – English and Maths grade C/4
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About this course
Are you interested in exploring formal and informal education through a variety of perspective disciplines such as sociology, psychology, philosophy, history and politics? Do you want to keep your career options open? Then our BA Education degree is the perfect choice for you to explore a wide variety of educational practices and ideas.
Our course will help you challenge established educational practices and debate issues such as social justice in education, inclusion, alternative education, and education and mental health. You’ll cover concepts in learning in the digital age, global education, and the impact of cognition and development on learning.
One of the highlights of our degree is the placement module, which offers an excellent opportunity to put your understanding of educational theories into practice in a real-world setting. This experience will not only enhance your learning but also strengthen your CV, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester at our Malaysia campus, giving you an exciting international perspective on education. This experience will enhance your understanding of different cultures and approaches to education.
Modules
In your first year you will begin to study a number of strands that run throughout the degree, such as contemporary debates in education, education and society, international education, and learning and teaching. You will also develop academic, career-focused and study skills, through individual meetings with personal tutors, group sessions and assessed work.
In order to develop a broad perspective on education, you have the opportunity to take up to 20 credits from outside of the school from languages study, Nottingham Open Online Courses (NOOC) or appropriate modules from sociology, politics or psychology.
In year two, as well as the core modules, you can also undertake an assessed work placement in an educational context.
You will complete a reflective portfolio using a Placement Module Guidance Booklet. While on placement you will be fully supported by a mentor and your personal tutor.
In year three, you will develop your learning through core modules, and complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice that explores one of the central strands of the course. This gives you the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of interest and to demonstrate your in-depth knowledge and understanding.
You can also take up to 10 credits from outside of the school; from language study, Nottingham Open Online Courses (NOOCs) or modules from sociology, politics or psychology.
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