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History and Education at Keele University - UCAS

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

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27Jun
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28Jun
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16Aug
Keele University - Undergraduate Open Day
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Course summary

History and Education BA at Keele explores how the past continues to shape the present. You’ll learn how to apply historical insights to address some of the urgent education issues facing today’s world. The programme combines academic study in both subjects with hands-on experience in diverse learning environments, from classrooms to community work. Field trips, guest speakers, school placements, and experiential learning will help you build your portfolio, preparing you for a successful career in education, a broader range of public-facing roles, or further study. Why choose this course?

  • Gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience
  • No. 1 in the UK. Britain's best university, as ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)
  • Global Top 300 for Education (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)
  • Opportunity to apply for an International Year at a partner university to experience diverse cultures
History and Education BA at Keele explores historical chronology and the landscape of schooling and education in the modern world. You will explore issues including diversity and inclusion, and how government policies often contribute to the disenfranchisement of groups in education. Analyse how the education system works, and themes such as changes in social mobility and inequality over time. You will examine these aspects through exposure to a range of exciting ideas and theories from disciplines like sociology, psychology, and philosophy. In your final year, you will apply the knowledge and skills gained over the course of your degree to specialist case studies and an independent project. You will explore major global challenges, such as A.I. and climate change, and examine how history and education can help address them. This degree equips you with critical and practical skills for a range of careers, including teaching, policy, and public-sector roles, as well as further study. Wherever your path leads, you will be prepared to make a meaningful impact on society. At Keele, you will have the opportunity to engage in projects and placements, combining your degree with practical experience to apply your learning to real-world scenarios and kick-start your career. Through module selection, you can tailor your degree to your future aspirations and even study abroad at a partner university.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

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.

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see our website for our full range of entry requirements.

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

https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/historyandeducation/#entry-reqs

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

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History and Education at Keele University - UCAS