BA Education
About this course
BA in Education, an education degree focused on teaching, learning processes, and pedagogical environments. Core topics include Research Methods and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students complete a final year research project. The first year introduces foundational themes through Academic Practice at University, Diverse Contexts of Learning, and Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education. The second year examines international settings and investigative techniques through Research Methods, International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice, and Inclusive Education. The final year focuses on advanced study and independent research through modules such as Final Year Research Project and Educational Futures: Challenges and Possibilities.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB EPQ: BBB plus grade A in the EPQ BTEC: DDM. IB: 34 overall (6,5,5 higher).
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Practice at University
- Diverse Contexts of Learning
- Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education
- Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education
- The Practice of Educating
- Research Methods
- International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice
- Inclusive Education
- Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education 2
- Final Year Research Project
- Educational Futures: Challenges and Possibilities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Education at University of Leeds do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education at University of Leeds?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Does BA Education at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Education at University of Leeds?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.