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BA Education

London South Bank University

Institution
London South Bank University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Education
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
5777A
Median salary
£27,000 after 5 years

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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: 81%
  • Learning opportunities: 94%
  • Assessment and feedback: 81%
  • Academic support: 66%
  • Organisation and management: 84%
  • Learning resources: 78%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 45 students who started

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 10%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 65%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 35%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
  • Customer service occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East of England: 12%
  • London: 80%
  • South East: 7%

Who gets in

Based on about 40 students who started

  • A levels: 90%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Education at London South Bank University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,000 and £32,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Education.

What do graduates of BA Education at London South Bank University 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 at London South Bank University?

81% 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 London South Bank University?

The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Education at London South Bank University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.