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Education Studies at University of Cumbria - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Cumbria has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

7Dec
Brampton Road Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Passionate about education? Want to inspire across all ages, races and opportunities? You can apply your drive to inspire positive change through education on our Education Studies programme. This innovative course is built around current research and pressing social issues, allowing students to inquire into areas of the subject that truly fascinate them, in fact, the programme has achieved a 100% Student Satisfaction Rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS). Course overview Study education and learning from a national and global point of view, in vocational and non-vocational education and training and in lifelong learning. Experience a practical placement that provides you with hands-on experience. Be supported by industry-experienced tutors who provide you with a solid academic grounding to complement your practical experience. You’ll study subjects associated with education, teaching and learning, gaining a national and international perspective of education. Discover the world of social justice, policy and current affairs in the context of education. On this course you will...

  • Complete work-based placements, enhancing your academic knowledge and boosting your employability.
  • Develop a critical understanding of educational environments and approaches in relation to social justice, social policy and educational diversity.
  • Benefit from an intimate learning environment, including a personal tutor and small class groups.
  • Complete research enquiries on educational issues and in educational settings, developing analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Learn flexibly, studying the areas of education that are of interest to you.
What you will learn This programme will develop useful skills for a future working in a range of education settings, including roles such as a learning mentor, teaching assistant, family support worker or museum education officer. Alternatively, if you want to become a Primary School teacher, you can top up your qualifications with a one-year PGCE course to gain Qualified Teacher Status, subject to application. Year one
  • Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts
  • Learning and Development
  • Introduction to Safeguarding in Education
  • Educational Environments
  • An Introduction to the History and Sociology of Education
  • Key Issues in Education Today
Year two
  • Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 2
  • Psychology of Education
  • Educational Policy and Context
  • Global Childhoods
  • Education, Faith and Philosophy
  • Planning an Enquiry
Year three
  • Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 3
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Educational Leadership and Management
  • Current Issues and International Perspectives
  • Education and the Media
  • Special Study

How to apply

29Jan

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:
X301
Institution code:
C99
Campus name:
London - Tower Hamlets
Campus code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE English at C/4 or above

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £9250* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
International £13575 Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.
Education Studies at University of Cumbria - UCAS