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BA (Hons) Education Bachelor's degree at Brunel University of London
BA (Hons) Education at BUL. Brunel's BA in Education develops your understanding of the ideas and influences that shape how we teach and learn.
BA (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
95%
continuation
About this course
Brunel’s Education BA will equip you with a thorough understanding of the perspectives that inform education with a placement in every year of the course From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Education is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at BUL, based in Brunel University Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Education graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Education & Teaching, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
9.1
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent86
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional95
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Understanding Concepts in EducationCompulsory
Module details
This study block aims to enable you to develop an ability to reflect critically on some of the more important theories and contributions to an understanding of what it means to be educated, and to develop an understanding of the nature and processes of learning and their relevance to both educational practice and your own learning development.
- Issues and Perspectives in EducationCompulsory
Module details
This study block aims to enable you to recognise varied roles, responsibilities and organisational cultures of the professionals who work with children, young people and their families e.g. within education, health and social services, and to gain awareness of the various frameworks that define and regulate education-based work with children, adults and young people. It aims to develop awareness of potential boundaries and issues associated with accountability within and across disciplines and a
- Human DevelopmentCompulsory
Module details
This study block aims to enable you to understand theories and research related to human development, to develop the ability to critically evaluate research and practice, and to demonstrate an understanding and awareness of research methods used to study child and youth development.
- Education and SocietyCompulsory
Module details
This study block aims to enable you to develop an understanding of the structure and provision of education in the UK and key historical development to the current day, to develop an understanding of role played by education policy and educational institutions in cultural change, and to develop your ability to critically examine issues and debates.
- Study Skills and Methods of EnquiryCompulsory
Module details
This study block aims to give you a sound knowledge of the study skills required for undertaking an Education degree, and to give you a sound knowledge of undertaking a research project in education.
- Education Work Placements 1Compulsory
Module details
This study block aims to help you understand how the major disciplines of education impact upon professional communities, to provide opportunities to link the knowledge, understanding and skills gained on the course within a work-based setting, to develop autonomy and initiative, and work effectively as a member of a professional team, and to help gain experience of the working environment and assess career opportunities available.
Year 2 6 modules
- The Social Study of Children and Young PeopleCompulsory
Module details
This study block focuses on the social study of childhood and aims to enable you to demonstrate an understanding of the contribution of sociological frameworks in relation to understanding childhood, to demonstrate an understanding of a range of education issues that that impact on childhood, and to develop the ability to critically evaluate theories of childhood.
- Research MethodsCompulsory
Module details
This module aims to help you to recognise and understand the logic, structure and stages of empirically based educational research. You will experience and reflect upon the practice of specific research techniques used in educational research.
- Education Work Placements 2Compulsory
Module details
This study block aims to provide you with an opportunity to establish links between education research theory and practice, to explore how educational disciplines can apply within a range of educational contexts, to generate work-based issues in preparation for Level 3 placement and the Research Project, and to explore employment opportunities within placement organisations.
- Educational SpacesCompulsory
Module details
This study block aims to help you to develop an understanding of the contrasting range of education arenas – including formal, non formal and informal, to develop an understanding of the nature of learning that takes place outside dedicated learning environments, and to develop an understanding of informal and non-formal learning initiatives, arrangements and practices.
- Education in Literature and the MediaCompulsory
Module details
This study block aims to help you to demonstrate an understanding of the different ways in which writers in literary texts have represented education over time, to demonstrate an understanding of how writers for the screen (both film and television) have represented education over time, to demonstrate an understanding of how education is portrayed in the contemporary news media, and to develop students' ability critically to evaluate the ways in which views of education are constructed through w
- Educational Practices and the Early YearsCompulsory
Module details
This study block aims to develop your understanding of the foundation years of education by exploring how philosophical, psychological and sociological perspectives inform early years practice. It seeks to equip you with the skills to critically engage with research, policy and contemporary issues affecting the sector, while encouraging you to make meaningful links between theory and your own placement experiences. Through this, you will strengthen your ability to analyse practice, reflect profe
Year 3 4 modules
- Growing Up in 21st Century BritainCompulsory
Module details
This study block aims to enable you to critically review current debates in the field of children and young people, childhood and youth, to develop an understanding of cultures of children and young people, childhood and youth, and to develop an understanding of the issues associated with growing up in Britain in the 21st Century.
- Education in Different ContextsCompulsory
Module details
This study block helps you to develop a cross-cultural and international understanding of education. It covers educational activities in a range of contexts – formal/informal, global north/global south – to provide you with a rounded understanding of how education is understood and practiced in different settings. It further develops an understanding of theories of curriculum design and educational change as well as theories and concepts of learning in diverse geographical and historical context
- Educational Work Placements 3Compulsory
Module details
This study block aims to provide you with an opportunity to apply and transfer knowledge between education research theory and practice, to apply these disciplines within a range of educational contexts, to produce a research report relevant to the needs of local employers, and to explore employment opportunities within placement organisations for preparation on graduation.
- Education and Research 3 – DissertationCompulsory
Module details
The dissertation aims to enable you to advance your knowledge, skills and understanding of the process of research though in an educational environment, and to develop your ability to define a viable research question, manage research in a workplace context, analyse and critically discuss findings.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This BA equips you with a thorough understanding of the perspectives that inform education, with a placement in every year. You'll usually begin with foundations in how children learn and how schooling is organised, alongside early classroom experience. Year 2 moves to curriculum planning, pedagogy and assessment across subjects, combined with more sustained school placements and study of inclusion and special educational needs. In Year 3, you'll explore professional craft and standards, choose specialist options such as early years, primary teaching, education policy or SEND and inclusion, and undertake final placements. Throughout, you progress from observation to increasing teaching responsibility, building the knowledge and practice you'll need in the classroom.
Who it's for
This degree suits you if you're drawn to understanding how education works, whether you're considering teaching, educational policy, leadership, or other roles within schools and learning environments. You'll thrive here if you enjoy asking critical questions about pedagogy, equity and social context, and if you want hands-on experience alongside theoretical study. The year-on-year placements mean you'll test your ideas in real classrooms and develop genuine professional confidence. You should be comfortable with essay-based and research-focused assessment.
Careers & job market
Across Education & Teaching courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Of those working, 70% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. Graduate earnings data (National Pupil Database) shows starting salaries at 15 months typically range from £22,000 to £30,000, with variation reflecting different career paths and geographic factors.
University & format
Brunel University of London is a public university founded in 1966. The BA (Hons) Education is a 3-year full-time degree taught in English at Brunel University Campus. It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body and your degree is nationally recognised. The university holds a Bronze award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entryBBB-CCC (A-level) typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
PlacementPublished placement option
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BBB. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent80% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check BUL's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 80% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
| an Access course | 5% |
| a foundation course | 5% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 5% |
| Other | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
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Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask BUL whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Home (source figure)£9,535 / yr
International£17,400 / yr
Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.
Check fees at BUL →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario; provider-source year unavailable
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
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- Teacher-training bursaries: Postgraduate bursaries and scholarships are available for selected shortage subjects. Official guidance
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Education & Teaching graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £26,000 | £21,000 – £30,000 | 2900 |
| 3 years after | £25,000 | £16,500 – £29,000 | 35 |
| 5 years after | £32,000 | £21,000 – £34,500 | 35 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 2,900. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
95%
continue past their first year
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in education & teaching · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Education & Teaching nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£26,000
£22,000 – £30,000After 3 years LEO
£25,000
£17,850 – £25,200After 5 years LEO
£32,000
£21,250 – £30,000national rangethis course’s medianaxis £16,500 – £33,000
National figures for Education & Teaching graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
95 of 100
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 2,900. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Education & Teaching courses at the same study level.
This course £32,000Peer median £25,000Middle 50% £22,500–£30,000
83rd percentile
Compared with 515 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Birmingham City UniversityBA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS with Foundation Year£32,000Birmingham City UniversityBA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status£32,000Brunel University of LondonBA (Hons) Education with Placement Year£32,000Durham UniversityBA (Hons) Primary Education£32,000
Job market & outlook
How Education & Teaching graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Education & Teaching courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes70%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Education & Teaching graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Schools & academy trusts
- Local authorities
- Education charities
- Tutoring providers
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Education & Teaching graduates.
Education SEN MentorMacIntyreEducation Recruitment ConsultantAcademicsEducation Delivery Consultant - Fast Paced, Dynamic Organisation - WorcestershireAP EducationEducation Trustee - Lead Youth Careers & Outdoor LearningRacing to SchoolEducation Recruitment Consultant - Build Futures & Earn UncappedProtocol EducationEducation Recruitment Consultant: Grow Your Desk & ImpactEducation AssetsLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £26,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.1 out of 10: NSS 86% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Brunel University London
All students12,705
International34.6%
Aged 25+25.3%
Education and teaching across the UK
Students109,885
Aged 25+51.8%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Brunel University Campus
1,392 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 429Anti Social Behaviour 365Shoplifting 132Public Order 94Other Theft 75
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to BUL from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,400 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
BUL offers the Dean's International Scholarship (£2,000 per academic year) for international students, see Scholarships above.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with BUL and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by BUL. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Education graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
The latest provider-sourced home-fee figure in our data is £9,535, but its academic year is not supplied; verify the 2026/27 fee on the provider's course page. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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