BA Education
About this course
BA(Hons) in Education. The programme examines education across formal and informal settings for all age groups. It includes specialist threads in Digital Learning and SEND, with UK or international work experience opportunities available.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent. Tariff points: 104 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants need a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0, with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 50%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 6%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 73%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming an Educator
- Education, Society and Inclusivity
- Exploring Digital Learning
- Learning Journeys
- Guided Studies*
- Becoming a Researcher
- Education in Practice
- Educational Policy
- Inclusive Digital Learning Design
- Meeting Diverse Needs
- Guided Studies*
- Debates in Education
- Education Project
- International Comparative Education
- Lifelong Learning**
- Guided Studies*
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Education at UWE Bristol 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 at UWE Bristol?
86% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BA Education at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Education at UWE Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.