BA (Hons) Education Studies (In-service) Part-time
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Education
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
BA (Hons) Education Studies (In-service) is a flexible, part-time course ideal for those working, or with experience in, education – such as teaching assistants, vocational teachers, trainers in the public and third sector, lecturers, curriculum designers, or policy makers. If you fit these criteria, you can enter at level 5 and complete the degree in just two years. You’ll explore education through historical, economic, philosophical, sociological, and psychological lenses, gaining a strong foundation in its principles, systems, and structures. The course supports career progression or a shift within the education sector. Having this qualification will prepare you for a career in many different areas of education such as: Please note, this course doesn't qualify you as a teacher, but you'd be guaranteed an interview for one of our PGCE degrees if you decided to take this route upon completion.
Entry requirements
| Other conditions | work_experience · Applicants must be practitioners already working in the field with at least two years of work experience in the education sector. |
|---|---|
| GCSE | C or above · Subjects: Mathematics, English Language |
| Other conditions | dbs_check · You must have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check before starting this course. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Fees
International students: £17,500 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £17,500 per year
Start dates
September 2026 Part-time
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline
Campus
- On campus, United Kingdom
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