Education BA (Hons)
Bristol, University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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15-SEP-25

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Start date

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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BA(Hons) Education is an exciting, flexible course covering the whole spectrum of educational approaches and contexts. Youll examine education for all ages, in both formal and informal settings, including schools, workplaces and wider society. Youll explore the role of education and look at what shapes and influences peoples learning.From year two, you can tailor the content to reflect your interests and career plans. Following one of three specialist pathways, focus on digital learning or ...Read more

BA(Hons) Education is an exciting, flexible course covering the whole spectrum of educational approaches and contexts. You'll examine education for all ages, in both formal and informal settings, including schools, workplaces and wider society. You'll explore the role of education and look at what shapes and influences people's learning.From year two, you can tailor the content to reflect your interests and career plans. Following one of three specialist pathways, focus on digital learning or special needs, or continue looking at education as a whole.Gain insights into the latest learning and teaching approaches by experiencing them yourself, with problem-solving, critical thinking skills, collaborative working, live briefs and the use of digital tools all built into the course delivery. Develop strong transferable skills and digital awareness that will get you noticed by employers.As well as work-based opportunities throughout, there's the potential to spend a longer period of time in a workplace setting or studying abroad in year two.Studying this in Bristol is particularly appealing, with the city's strong digital presence and many organisations involved in developing, and embracing, the latest teaching and learning innovations.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
41st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Education
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
96%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Education graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Education graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Charmaine
08 Feb 24

Res kinda sucks but people are..Read more

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08 Feb 24

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UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

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No specific subjects required. Points from A-level General Studies and AS-level subjects (not taken onto full A-level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-levels.

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Popular A-level subjects

Education

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

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Sociology
25%
English Literature
21%
English Language
17%
Health & Social Care
15%
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Bristol, University of the West of England
Bristol, University of the West of England , Bristol

UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities....

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Bristol, University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 1QY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bristol Parkway  0.6 miles away
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