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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Education course at University of Southampton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Typical offer: ABB If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: BBB to include grade A in the EPQ.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking Education or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Biology | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Business Studies | A* |
| Economics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: X300
Here's what University of Southampton says about its Education course.
Education is humanity’s superpower. It is through Education that we can create the societies of tomorrow, and citizens and communities that can flourish.
At Southampton, which is ranked 5th in the UK for Education, you’ll learn how theory and research informs practice and policy in education.
As part of the Russell Group, our rigorous scientific research feeds directly into your modules. Topics include Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social Justice and Inclusive Education, Curriculum Design, Educational systems Across the World and Contemporary Debates in Education.
For those wanting to go into teaching, BSc Education graduates get a guaranteed interview for our PGCE programmes, rated by OFSTED as "Outstanding", as part of our 3+1 route into teaching.
Key feature of this course:
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Tailor your degree with a range of optional modules
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Access our Institute for Equity and Effectiveness in Education (IE3), one of the country’s leading institutes for education research
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Learn from and connect with leading education researchers across disciplines
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Connect with education societies
Student Support
Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will be there to help guide you throughout your time at Southampton. Offering career advice and guidance, as well as signposting to pastoral services if needed. The School of Education works hard to foster a "family feel". You will mix within year groups, attend Education School welcome events in the first week to help you settle, and work closely with lecturers who care deeply about your progress.
Further information
Our BSc Education course is a three-year, full-time degree taught at Southampton’s Highfield Campus. You can find further information on our course page.
Source: University of Southampton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Southampton Education School
Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Education studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £24,800 per year |
| International | £24,800 per year |
The modules you will study
On our Education course you will learn how theory and research informs practice and policy in education
Some of the modules you may study include Digital Society: Education and Learning; Curriculum Design; and Cognitive Psychology in Education
For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/education-degree-bsc#modules
How you will be assessed
We’ll assess you using:
-lectures -classes and tutorials -coursework -individual and group projects -independent learning (studying on your own)
Your assessment breakdown, year by year:
Year 1 Practical exam - 6% Coursework - 94%
Year 2 Practical exam - 19% Coursework - 81%
Year 3 Written exam - 6% Practical exam - 6% Coursework - 88%
University of Southampton student reviews
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Lots of great diverse range of people here
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Cheaper than London
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PAT is sometimes late to reply (this is like your tutor) otherwise good.
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There are some leaks/repairs bu overall very happy.
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My course materials are very detailed and the lectures are helpful and explain things well.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Southampton
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 University of Southampton students who took the Education course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
75%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
low
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?
79%
low
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
63%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
low
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
92%
med
Organisation and management
92%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
89%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
81%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Southampton graduates who took Education - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
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.
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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