BA (Hons) Education, Childhood and Culture with a Year Abroad
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Education
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Childhood is a crucial stage of life and a fascinating area of study. On our BA in Education, Childhood and Culture with a Year Abroad course, you’ll explore childhood from multiple perspectives, including psychology, developmental stages, spaces of transition and change, and global childhoods. You’ll examine how childhood intersects with cultural issues such as race, gender, disability, and ethnicity, gaining a deep critical understanding of childhood across diverse cultures and backgrounds. At UEA, you’ll learn from leading experts and practitioners across a range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, philosophy, art, mathematics, and more. Our diverse team will challenge and inspire you, helping you explore what education and childhood mean to you. You’ll have the freedom to tailor your studies to your passions and interests, exploring topics such as art and creativity, the human brain, nature and outdoor learning, AI and digital technology, and much more. Plus, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend a year abroad at one of our partner institutions worldwide. Previous students have studied in Europe, North America, and Australasia.
Entry requirements
| BTEC | DDM · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma |
|---|---|
| T Levels | Merit |
| Access to HE Diploma | Pass · Pass; with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3; with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3 |
| A levels | BBB |
| A levels | BCC · contextual offer |
| BTEC | DMM · contextual offer |
| International Baccalaureate | 31 |
| Scottish Advanced Highers | CCC |
| Scottish Highers | AABBB |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | 2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
Fees
International students: £23,100 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £23,100 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
UCAS deadline (equal consideration)
Campus
- Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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