BSc Education Studies
About this course
BSc in Education Studies, an education degree focused on learning processes, policy and global perspectives. The curriculum examines educational settings from schools to workplaces and includes an optional placement unit. Students can also opt for a four-year variant incorporating a year studying abroad at a partner institution.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level BTEC: DDM in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 58%: 75 offers from 130 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Education Studies at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £33,000. The £21,000 median after fifteen months is £6,000 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BSc Education Studies at University of Bristol do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Education Studies at University of Bristol?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Education Studies at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Education Studies at University of Bristol?
58% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 75 offers from 130 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Education Studies at University of Bristol?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.