BA Education
About this course
BA (Hons) Education, exploring educational theory, policy and practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course offers a work placement in an educational setting. A research-based dissertation is available upon completion of the research methods prerequisite.
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Entry requirements
104-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D* Pass Access Course: 104-112 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 90%
- West Midlands: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Theory, Philosophy and Policy in Education
- International Perspectives on Education
- Education and Technology
- Introduction to Education Studies
- Observing Education in Action
- Sociology and Education
- Models of Teaching and Learning
- Experiential Learning in Educational Settings
- Representations of Education in Literature, Film, Television and Social Media
- Academic Writing and Research in Education
- The Professional Role and its Context
- Policy and Practice in Educational Settings
- Reflective Practice in Educational Settings
- Unpicking the Curriculum
- Families, Schools and Society
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Education.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education at University of Lancashire?
97% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Education at University of Lancashire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.