BA Education
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The degree incorporates three professional practice placements, including a 7-week primary school placement and overseas school settings. Graduates receive a guaranteed interview for the PGCE Primary studies course.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
104 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BCC to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade B in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Passing the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration maybe given to individual circumstances. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. ( ).
See the highest paying Education & Teaching degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 88%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Professional Practice 1
- Introduction to Research Strategies
- Child of the World
- Creative Curriculum
- Professional Practice 2
- Health and Happiness
- Creative Learning
- Education Research Journey
- Professional Practice 3
- Global Citizenship
- Effective Leadership
- Education Research Delivery
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £27,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Education.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education at University of South Wales?
95% 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 South Wales?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.