Education Studies BA (Hons)
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Education Studies BA (Hons)
Ready to make a real difference? Discover how you can transform young lives and shape the future of education on this education studies course.
If you’re passionate about driving social change, join us in exploring what it truly means to become an educator. This education studies degree provides you with the freedom to explore aspects of learning that give voice to you and others as we confront real-world challenges together.
As part of this course, you’ll:
• Study key ideas of educational provision, how these have been used to promot...
<strong>Ready to make a real difference? Discover how you can transform young lives and shape the future of education on this education studies course.</strong><br/><br/>If you’re passionate about driving social change, join us in exploring what it truly means to become an educator. This education studies degree provides you with the freedom to explore aspects of learning that give voice to you and others as we confront real-world challenges together.<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>• Study key ideas of educational provision, how these have been used to promote change and their impact upon society<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Focus on both advocacy and collaboration to promote critical thinking and social justice literacy<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to contribute to a wide range of professions<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Have the freedom to personalise your degree with specialist modules, placements, and through an independent research project<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Question educational issues including the social influences surrounding how children learn and potential barriers to learning<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Find out more</strong><br/><br/><strong>Your course structure</strong><br/>This degree is structured around three critical themes:<br/><br/><br/>• Social justice, inequality and lived experience of diverse communities<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Contemporary debates that examine the relationship between education policy, democracy and the state<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Critical Reflection and Research <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Breadth of learning</strong><br/>Through specialist modules, you’ll shape your learning to meet your developing professional interests. As you study, you’ll be supported by our expert team that work with professionals in national and international settings.<br/><br/>Completion of an independent research project will see you develop as a researcher, enabling you to examine issues that are key to your interests and professional career.<br/><br/><strong>Professional Experience</strong><br/>Our students have recently completed professional placements in museums, education, schools, community and charity organisations, hospitals and refuges, and youth work.<br/><br/><strong>Creating inspirational educators</strong><br/>As a student in the Carnegie School of Education, youll join a community of unlike-minded students from a range of education and teacher training courses. Our educational centres encourage collaboration and ensure that your learning is informed by the latest research and developments in the sector.<br/><br/>The school is committed to having a deep, beneficial impact within and beyond the education sector and breaking down barriers to learning. We aim to develop new approaches to improve pupil outcomes through our courses, partnerships, research and practice.<br/><br/><strong>Why study the BA Education Studies course at Leeds Beckett University?</strong><br/>1. Understand and respond to inequality in education and society by building real-world social justice knowledge<br/>2. Cultivate your curiosity as you learn to question, explore, and rethink education across diverse real-world settings<br/>3. Experience hands-on learning that challenges policy, theory, and practice – and sparks critical thinking about education’s biggest issues
Why Choose Leeds Beckett University During Clearing?
Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.
You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.
And, if you want to live in a budget-frie...
Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Headingley Campus
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X304
Institution Code
L27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
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