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Education with a Year Abroad at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)

Education with a Year Abroad

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Open days

14Jun
Undergraduate On-Campus Open Day at Swansea University - Singleton Park Campus and Bay Campus - 14 June 2025
Undergraduate

Course summary

Our BA (Hons) Education with a year abroad is a forward-looking, research-led, three-year course which will give you the range of knowledge and skills needed for an exciting and rewarding career in this field. It is a fast-growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences focusing on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development. Our Education degree provides an ideal route into careers such as early years teaching, education administration, community development work, education research, and roles in local authorities, community education and education publishing as well as postgraduate study. Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, you will have the opportunity to learn about historic and contemporary education policy and practice, learn about different styles of leadership and management, gain an understanding of what education looks like in different countries and explore the relationships between equality, equity and diversity and education and examine issues relating to additional learning needs and wellbeing. Education at Swansea is ranked:

  • Top 15 in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2025)
You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements in organisations such as schools, local authorities, businesses and charities to enhance your student experience and your career prospects. Our Education graduates enter careers including, Primary and secondary school teaching, Early years teaching, Education administration, Community development, Education publishing and Postgraduate study. You will need an additional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification to become a teacher.

Modules

In your first year of your undergraduate Education BA (Hons) degree you will study areas that include contemporary education; the origin and theory of educational research and education in other countries. In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Education and Society, Child Development, What is Teaching and Learning?, Education Research Skills in Education, Philosophy and Theory in Education, Creative and Critical Thinking in Schools In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Additional Learning Needs, Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education, Research methods in Education and Early Childhood Studies. As part of this programme, you will spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us on [email protected] For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our course page at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-education/, or get in touch with us at [email protected] "

Assessment method

"Throughout your undergraduate Education with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. We offer a range of assessment methods, including:

  • Essays and written reports
  • Presentations (poster and oral)
  • Reflective and video blogs
  • Group work
  • Research proposals
  • Examinations
Students complete an independent research-based dissertation in the final year, developing the knowledge and skills to become a research-effective educationalist. Examinations form a small component of the degree. For a full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-education/, or get in touch with us at [email protected] "

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:
X204
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

English Language Requirements at Swansea University

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/

Student Outcomes

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90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Education with a Year Abroad at Swansea University - UCAS