Course Summary

If you recognise the effect of a good education for people and societies to prosper, then studying education will enable you to contribute to its development and make a difference to the lives of those who experience it. Education is a discipline in its own right and educators are able to critically evaluate the principles and practices of education and of the systems and structures which underpin it. The degree has an interdisciplinary focus and you will examine all phases of education from a range historical, philosophical, political, sociological, psychological and educational perspectives. **This course has 85% Overall Satisfaction according to the National Student Survey 2020**

Course Details - Modules

Module descriptors can be viewed on the Education Studies course page on the University website.

Course Details – Assessment Method

This course is taught via small group work, workshops, lectures, tutorials, computer-based learning, presentations and independent learning. Your progress will be assessed with essays, reports, group work, seminar presentations and self-evaluation. Throughout the degree you'll have one-to-one support from academic staff.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L9N8

Institution code: S84

Campus Name: Sir Tom Cowie Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


The following qualifications are also accepted for this course: Qualified Teacher Status A Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) A Professional Certificate of Education (PGCE) A Foundation Degree If you don’t have the necessary academic qualifications, but you have relevant work experience or qualifications you may still be eligible.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

EU 13000.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 13000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Visit our website to find out about our range of Scholarships. EU applicants that hold EU settlement/pre-settlement will be charged £9250

Provider information

Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sunderland
SR1 3SD

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