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Education Studies BA (Hons)

Explore how schools, teachers, and policies impact students and communities. Gain real-world experience and build skills for careers in teaching, policy, or consulting.

Key information

UCAS code:

X307

Typical offer:

104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.

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Overview

On this BA (Hons) Education Studies course, you’ll explore how schools, teachers, and education policies shape students and communities. Through practical experience in schools and education-related settings, you’ll see how education works in real life.

Whether you want to become a teacher, educational consultant, or work in policy, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills for your future career.

You’ll develop expertise in educational theory, curriculum design, classroom management, and inclusive teaching. The course also focuses on research methods, critical analysis, and assessment techniques, preparing you to meet the challenges of modern education. Through hands-on learning opportunities and strong industry links, you’ll gain valuable experience and support that will set you up for success.

This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page. 

Contact information

Admissions

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Entry requirements

BA (Hons) Education Studies entry requirements

Typical offers

  • A Levels - BBC-BCC
  • 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.  (calculate your UCAS points)
  • T-levels - Merit
  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM
  • International Baccalaureate - 25

You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

  • Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting their professional placement working with children and young people.

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

See alternative English language qualifications.

We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

We look at more than just your grades

While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.

Explore more about how we make your offer

Modules

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, four modules worth 20 credits and one module worth 40 credits.

What you'll study

Modules for this course are to be confirmed

Modules for this course are to be confirmed

Modules for this course are to be confirmed

Changes to course content

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry.

Course costs and funding

Tuition fees

  • UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,535 a year (may be subject to annual increase)
  • EU students – £9,535 a year (including Transition Scholarship – (may be subject to annual increase)
  • International students – £17,200 a year (subject to annual increase)

Apply

Ready to apply?

To start this course in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:

  • the UCAS course code – X307
  • our institution code – P80

 Apply now through UCAS

If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form.

You can also sign up to an Open Day to:

  • Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
  • Speak with lecturers and chat with our students 
  • Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join

If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.

Admissions terms and conditions

When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.

Finalising this course

All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.

This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.