BA Education Studies and Social Policy
About this course
BA in Education Studies and Social Policy. The degree is delivered over 3 years full-time. The curriculum examines education systems alongside patterns of social life and social change.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 69%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 57%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education Studies and Social Policy at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £31,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BA Education Studies and Social Policy at Queen's University Belfast do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education Studies and Social Policy at Queen's University Belfast?
93% 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 and Social Policy at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Education Studies and Social Policy at Queen's University Belfast?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.