BA (Hons) Education Studies Bachelor's degree at East London
BA (Hons) Education Studies at East London covers core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
About this course
BA (Hons) Education Studies is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at East London. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Education and teaching 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.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
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)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 65% (2021-23; 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.
Foundation Year 5 modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional FitnessCore
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Gain essential skills to boost your career prospects, particularly for roles connected to health and wellbeing fields. You'll engage with digital platforms, industry-led workshops, and real-world tasks to build confidence in communication, research, and digital professionalism.
- Health and Education Study SkillsCore
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Prepare for success in higher education by developing the academic, personal, and professional skills needed for your studies and beyond. You'll learn effective time management, research strategies, digital proficiency, and academic writing techniques, with a strong focus on reflective learning and goal setting.
- Health and Education Analytical SkillsCore
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Practical maths skills are essential across health and education careers. You'll explore statistics, probability, and basic financial numeracy, learning how to apply them to real workplace scenarios.
- Media and Communication SkillsCore
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Essential communication skills underpin success at university and beyond. This module focuses on developing your oral, written, and interpersonal abilities, preparing you to adapt your communication style to different academic and professional contexts.
- Educators of TomorrowCore
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Future educators need strong project management and reflective skills, and this module sets you on that path. Through a year-long educational project, you'll develop leadership abilities, professional communication, and practical knowledge of teaching and learning processes.
Year 1 6 modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness – Embarking on Professional DevelopmentCore
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This module help you succeed at university and prepare for your future career. Think of it as your guide to personal growth – helping you understand yourself better and build practical skills for employment.
- Introduction to Research and InquiryCore
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This module introduces students to foundational research knowledge, methods and ethical principles relevant to studying people, practice and professional contexts. It aims to develop students' understanding of research as a systematic and ethical process, while building confidence in applying research skills through practice-based inquiry.
- Exploring Social WorldsCore
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This module will develop your understanding of people's social and cultural experience in a range of contexts and will prepare you to think about practical support for children's, young people's lives and rights. This module will develop your understanding of children's, young people's, and young adults' social and cultural experiences across a range of contexts and will prepare you to critically engage with issues relating to wellbeing, participation, and rights.
- Introduction to AI & Data in EducationCore
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This module explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven approaches in education. Students examine how educational data is generated, analysed and applied to enhance learning, teaching, assessment and educational decision-making. The module combines technical literacy with critical reflection on ethical, legal and social implications of AI in educational contexts.
- Education, Power and Human DevelopmentCore
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This module introduces students to critical perspectives within Education Studies through philosophical and sociological approaches to education, pedagogy and child and adolescent development. Students explore how learning, development and educational experiences from early childhood to adolescence are shaped by social, cultural and political contexts.
- Pedagogy, Development and Early Professional PracticeCore
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This module provides a structured bridge between academic study and professional practice through preparation for, and engagement with, educational placement experience. Building directly on Education, Power and Human Development, the module enables students to apply foundational knowledge of child and adolescent development, pedagogy, inclusive practice and educator strategies within real educational settings.
Year 2 2 modules
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Exploring Professional Development and Career PlanningCore
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This module prepares you for your future career by developing the essential skills needed to successfully search for, apply to, and secure job opportunities in your chosen field. Through engaging with work-based learning opportunities, you'll explore a diverse range of potential employers and career paths, from established companies to emerging opportunities in your sector.
- Identity and Social JusticeCore
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In this module students will extend their critical understanding of theory and research from a range of social science disciplines used to explore and analyse the lives and experiences of children and young people (including education, psychology, sociology, human geography and social policy). Students will explore issues of social justice, critically considering: How these aspects are addressed within organisations (including grassroots and th
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 in Education Studies examines how children learn and how schools operate, combining theoretical foundations with sustained classroom experience. You'll usually start with child development and how schooling is organised, moving into curriculum design, teaching and assessment. School placements begin early and grow in responsibility across the course. In later stages, you'll study professional practice standards and choose specialist areas such as primary teaching, early years, SEND and inclusion, education policy, or QTS routes. A course like this typically integrates theory with practical teaching experience, building towards independent classroom practice and, where chosen, qualified teacher status.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking flexible, part-time study in education. Most entrants hold A-levels or equivalent qualifications, though the university welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. It's designed for people balancing study with work or other commitments, offering structured engagement with educational theory and practice.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of graduates in Education & Teaching courses are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 70% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings across the field show starting salaries of £22,000–£30,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £21,250–£30,000 after five years. These are national figures from Graduate Outcomes and LEO data, not university-specific guarantees. Check the university's funding pages for bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
This BA (Hons) Education Studies is offered by the University of East London, a public university. The course is taught part-time in English. The University of East London is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and this qualification is nationally recognised. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
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.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 60% |
| another higher-education qualification | 35% |
| a foundation course | 5% |
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 X300). 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
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at East London →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 – £31,500 | 1020 |
| 3 years after | £18,500 | £10,000 – £27,000 | 105 |
| 5 years after | £22,000 | £14,000 – £29,000 | 100 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,020. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 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.
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.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,020. 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.
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.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.5 out of 10: NSS 86% · continued 65%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of East London
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 University of East London
1,002 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 East London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £15,560 / 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
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check East London’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 East London and gov.uk before you apply.
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