Associate degree
36 months
Application deadlines: 15 January
Application fee: £12
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: £13,250
Domestic tuition: £9,250
Program overview
If you want to make a positive contribution to people’s lives and society as a whole, then take the first step towards becoming an educationalist. Graduates have gone on to a variety of successful careers in both the public and private sectors; in local government services, nurseries, learning support, personnel management, careers advice, social services and charities.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
GCSEs
Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language or Literature
Plus one of the following:
A levels
A minimum of 120 UCAS points from at least two A levels
BTEC
BTEC National Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Merit
BTEC Extended Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Merit
International Baccalaureate
28+ points
Access course
Pass in QAA accredited Access to HE with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course
Interview: No
Work experience: No
This course is for students who intend to build a career working with young children. While this is most likely to mean employment in primary schools, it can also include nursery and other pre-school and after-school settings.
Personal statement selection criteria
Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling
Information relevant to the course applied for
Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence
If relevant for the course - work and life experience
English language requirements:
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.
Career opportunities
The Education Studies BA (Hons) develops skills that are particularly useful for students who intend to build a career working with young children. While this is likely to mean employment in primary schools, it can also include nursery and other pre and after-school settings.
Many of our recent graduates have started their careers in; teaching (PGCE), education practice, nurseries, youth work and educational publishing for example. We also offer a range of postgraduate opportunities, including an Education Studies MA.