BA (Hons) Education Bachelor's degree at London Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Education at LMU. You'll develop knowledge across core theory, research and methods, and applied practice, alongside specialist options and an independent project that lets you pursue your own inquiry.
About this course
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BA (Hons) Education is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at LMU, based in North. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Education graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Education & Teaching, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Becoming an Educationist: Reading, Writing and EnquiryCore30 credits
Module details
Think critically about what education is and what it means to become an educationist and reflective practitioner. Interrogate assumptions underpinning educational practice, consider alternative approaches and become aware of your own educational values. Explore varied approaches to developing a range of academic practices in the context of education studies. Introduces you to educational research processes and ethics and supports you in conducting a small-scale research project.
- Knowledge, Culture and EducationCore30 credits
Module details
Introduction to the key concepts that underlie the study of education. Introduces various ideas and theories about the role education plays in society. Focus upon questions about the transmission of knowledge and culture. Examines critically the idea of culture and the role it plays in social and educational theory. Analyses what we mean by knowledge and explores the ways in which it gets established. Studies the historical impact of various developments in the representation, storage and transm
- Making Sense of EducationCore30 credits
Module details
Introduces Education Studies drawing on a wide range of intellectual resources, theoretical perspectives and academic disciplines to illuminate understanding of education and the contexts within which it takes place. Introduces potential career pathways using Education Studies experiences and qualification. Provides an overview of some of the major issues and debates in the development of English education.
- The School and the CityCore30 credits
Module details
Encourages you to reflect on your own identity, educational possibilities and limitations in urban contexts. Engages with key reading and relevant theories. Looks at how the urban environment can be used as a resource for educational enquiry, particularly concepts of place and space. Explores how education and policy in the urban environment impacts on social class, ethnicity, gender, race, language and multilingualism. Investigates formal and informal learning in a variety of urban educational
Year 2 4 modules
- Becoming a TeacherCore15 credits
Module details
Introduces students to the teaching profession, offering an insight into key aspects of teaching as a career with a focus on typical practice in schools. Provides a critical framework to examine many of the essential elements of good practice and a range learning theories and research, exploring their application in the classroom.
- Experiential learning in EducationCore15 credits
Module details
Enables students to undertake a period of work-based learning in relation to their course at Level 5 in an appropriate educational institution, organisation or setting. Students gain the opportunity to apply, to test and to extend the knowledge that they have gained at all levels of their course in order to deepen their understanding of professional educational practice and enhance employability.
- Psychology of LearningCore30 credits
Module details
Recounts the relations between systematic studies of the mind or brain, from the close of the 19th century, and educational theory and practice. Studies the history of psychological theories from William James to Howard Gardner. Recounts the birth of contemporary neuroscience from the cognitive revolution of the 1950s in order to assess the extent to which contemporary theories of language acquisition, reading, writing and arithmetic can resolve difficulties associated with teaching and learning
- Researching EducationCore30 credits
Module details
Introduces students to the two main traditions of social research – positivism and interpretivism. Students learn about key aspects of social research and the steps involved in developing an effective qualitative research project. Provides examples of good quality educational research with opportunities to analyse and critique these. Students design and conduct a small-scale qualitative pilot research study that will form the foundation for the final year dissertation module.
Year 3 5 modules
- Education Studies DissertationCore
- Educators as Social Pedagogues
- Gender and Education
- Inclusion, Education and Equalities
- Multilingualism and multiculturalism
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 degree explores the sociological, historical and policy aspects of education, preparing you for careers across schools, early years settings, and education organisations. You'll usually begin with foundations, how children learn, child development, and early school placements. In Year 2, you'll progress to curriculum planning, teaching and assessment across core subjects, alongside study of inclusion and special educational needs, with sustained classroom practice. By Year 3, you'll focus on professional craft, behaviour management, and assessment, then choose specialist options such as primary teaching, early years, SEND & inclusion, education policy, or QTS routes. Placements run throughout, with final assessments in your chosen pathway.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're curious about how education works as a social institution, why systems differ, who they serve, and how they change. You'll thrive if you enjoy reading widely across history, sociology and policy; if you can think critically about established ideas; and if you're drawn to roles where understanding the *why* behind education matters as much as the *how*. This is part-time study, so you're likely balancing work, caring responsibilities or other commitments whilst developing your expertise.
Careers & job market
Across Education and Teaching courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Two-thirds of working graduates move into highly skilled roles or pursue postgraduate qualifications. Starting salaries for Education graduates fall between £22,000 and £30,000 (national Graduate Outcomes figures, 15 months after completion); after five years, the range is £21,250 to £30,000. These are national benchmarks, your earnings will depend on your specific role, sector and location.
University & format
London Metropolitan University is a public university located in North London. This BA (Hons) Education is delivered part-time, taught in English. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; degrees are nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
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.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code X301). 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 Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. 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.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at LMU →For students who normally live in England
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.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
National funding for this subject
- Teacher-training bursaries: Postgraduate bursaries and scholarships are available for selected shortage subjects. Official guidance
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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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 | £28,000 | £23,000 – £31,000 | 805 |
| 3 years after | £25,000 | £18,000 – £30,500 | 60 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £18,500 – £32,000 | 60 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 805. Cohort 2021-22.
- 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
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.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Education & Teaching courses at the same study level.
Compared with 515 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Education & Teaching graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How 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 AssetsIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. 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.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
London Metropolitan University
Education and teaching across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around North
5,613 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Education & Teaching right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to LMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by LMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. 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
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LMU’s funding pages.
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 LMU and gov.uk before you apply.
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