BA (Hons) Education Studies with Integrated Foundation Year
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Education
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The BA (Hons) Education Studies degree is ideal for anyone interested in a broad, interdisciplinary approach to education or preparing for a future teaching qualification. You’ll explore education from early years to adult learning, engaging in topics like social justice, neurodiversity, curriculum design, globalisation, and the impact of technology and politics. Along the way, you'll develop valuable skills in research, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Placements are an essential part of the course, helping you gain real-world experience and discover where your interests lie. Possible career opportunities could include: Please note, this course doesn’t qualify you as a teacher, but you’d be guaranteed an interview for one of our PGCE or master’s degrees if you decided to take this route upon completion.
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 96–112 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | dbs_check · You must have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check before you can start this course. |
| GCSE | C or above |
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: £5,760 per year
UK/Home: £5,760 per year
International: £17,500 per year
Start dates
September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Part-timeSeptember 2026 Integrated Foundation Year
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline
Campus
- On campus, United Kingdom
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