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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

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

Course summary

Course overview Are you interested in exploring formal and informal education through a variety of perspective disciplines such as sociology, psychology, philosophy, history and politics? Do you want to keep your career options open? Then our BA Education degree is the perfect choice for you to explore a wide variety of educational practices and ideas. Our course will help you challenge established educational practices and debate issues such as social justice in education, inclusion, alternative education, and education and mental health. You’ll cover concepts in learning in the digital age, global education, and the impact of cognition and development on learning. One of the highlights of our degree is the placement module, which offers an excellent opportunity to put your understanding of educational theories into practice in a real-world setting. This experience will not only enhance your learning but also strengthen your CV, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester at our Malaysia campus, giving you an exciting international perspective on education. This experience will enhance your understanding of different cultures and approaches to education. Why choose this course?

  • Work-based placement module offers the chance to get real experience in an educational setting
  • Tailor your degree with a wide range of optional modules to suit your personal development and career aspirations
  • Small group sizes: allowing more tutor/student and student/student collaborations
  • Field trips: lots of opportunities to explore and work creatively with educational ideas such as outdoor education, museum and theatre education
  • Learn from experts who are internationally recognised for their research in this area
  • Study at our environmentally sustainable campuses, which have won many awards including the prestigious Green Flag Award
  • Top 10 in the UK for education in the Complete University Guide 2025
  • Top 60 worldwide and top 10 in the UK for education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Education-BA-Hons-U6UEDUCA.html

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

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:
X3BA
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall GCSE requirements – English and Maths grade C/4

English language requirements

GCSE English Language grade C/4 or above, or IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any element.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
EU £23000* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
International £23000* 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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
Education at University of Nottingham - UCAS