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University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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30Nov
University of Central Lancashire - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Course Overview Are you interested in working in education and understanding how children and young people learn? Our BA (Hons) Education is an ideal route into the child workforce. Our course lets you take your interest in education and learning to degree level. You'll study educational systems from early years to lifelong learning. There is a strong focus on issues relating to inclusion and the needs of a diverse range of learners. You’ll look at the impact of many factors including:

  • Ethnicity
  • Poverty and deprivation
  • Gender
  • Disability and learning difficulties
  • Sexuality
  • Mental health
  • Those who have experienced abuse or bullying
Throughout the course, you'll explore the role of teachers and the shared nature of learning between schools, families, and professionals. You'll also explore learning theories and the curriculum. And you'll develop the skills necessary to become an outstanding educational practitioner. Why choose us?
  • Explore education through different perspectives to gain a deep understanding of the subject. This includes sociology, philosophy, and policy.
  • You could gain international work experience in your second or third year by volunteering with our Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership.
  • You can undertake work placements in an educational setting. This could be nursery, primary, secondary or further education.
What you'll do
  • The course is ideal for anyone who aspires to join the teaching profession, but it is not a teacher training programme. It also offers routes into non-teaching careers or postgraduate research.
  • Our teaching and learning is student-centred. This means you'll receive excellent support while being taught by expert academic.
  • Gain an excellent insight into what teaching requires. All while gaining valuable skills that will prepare you for a variety of careers in other fields.
Future Careers Many of our graduates go on to become teachers. They often go on to gain places on primary PGCE courses (teacher training) or undertake schools-based training. Take a look at the Get Into Teaching webpages for more advice on postgraduate routes into teaching. Our graduates also enter a range of other professional roles. Throughout the course you’ll be supported by our academic advisers and our Careers Service. They may encourage you to undertake further study towards teacher training or postgraduate study. Some of our graduates have received Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) scholarships onto master’s and doctorate level study. For educational professionals, you could opt to study our MEd Professional Practice in Education or Professional Doctorate in Education. Some of our graduates have gone into professions including:
  • Careers advice and guidance roles
  • Community support
  • Social work
  • Learning mentoring
  • Pastoral roles in education

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

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:
X300
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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54%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
79%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1

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

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Education at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS