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  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Education affects us all, but few people ever question the systems and structures which seem so familiar.

Delve into the disciplines, theories and debates which underpin Education as an international field of study. You'll study key concepts and academic techniques to explore how people teach and learn, and how education interacts with wider society through intercultural approaches and a range of perspectives. You will consider the power structures that legitimise some knowledge over others and you will analyse the hidden curriculum, enabling you to critique education systems as well as consider the ways in which education can empower. Alongside rigorous academic study, you'll gain valuable skills and experience with opportunities for placements and volunteering. Your studies will inform and guide you, giving you practice applying educational theory to real-world situations. This course will not qualify you as a teacher. However, it is good preparation for postgraduate study, including teacher training courses and educational research.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
X300
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
X300
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBB

T Level
M-D

Distinction overall including grade B in the Core in T Level in Education and Early Years

Merit overall including grade B in the Core in following T Level subjects:
Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Digital Business Services; Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support and Services; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Health; Healthcare Science; Legal Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Marketing; Science

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 21 Merit: 24

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Extended Project
C

If you achieve C or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 31

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DM

Plus B at A Level.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D

Plus BB at A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM

Plus B at A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

Plus BB at A Level.

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/ba-education

Additional entry requirements

Other
GCSE requirements: If you wish to train as a teacher you should be aware that GCSE or equivalent passes in Mathematics and English Language and, for primary teaching, a Science, are required.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual A Level offer: BBC

Learn more on the University of York website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£26900

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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