BA Education Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, exploring education's role in shaping society. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, communication and writing, and ethics and professional practice. Professional placements in schools and community settings are integrated throughout the three years, with students typically on campus two days per week. Optional modules allow specialisation in neurodiversity, youth work, special educational needs, or English language teaching, and an accredited Forest School certification is available.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–104 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE English Language/Literature at Grade 4 or C or above. Any offers made are conditional on the results of an enhanced DBS check. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 26 points. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-102 UCAS tariff points CACHE L3 Extended Diploma: C
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 85%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Other qualifications: 50%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Education
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Education, Power and Knowledge
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Learning Across the Lifespan
- Ethical Dilemmas and the Moral Maze
- Social Justice and Social Change
- Managing Self in Contemporary Practice Contexts
- Professional Practice Placement
- Communities of Practice
- Introduction to English Language Teaching
- Issues and Interventions in Youth and Community Work
- Creatively and Critically Exploring Neurodiversity
- Working Therapeutically and Inclusively with Children with SEND
- Voice and Influence
- Extended Research Project
- Key Contemporary Themes in Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education Studies at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £31,500. The £24,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Education Studies at University of Hull do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education Studies at University of Hull?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education Studies at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Education Studies at University of Hull?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.