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Education with a Year Abroad

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time with time abroad
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Overview

Education is one of the most exciting and impactful fields of study, influencing every stage of life, from childhood to old age. It plays a crucial role in shaping individuals and societies and holds the potential to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

On UEA’s Education with a Year Abroad course, you’ll be taught by leading experts and practitioners across a range of disciplines. You’ll work with experts in sociology, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, art, mathematics, media studies, and other fields. Our team will spark your curiosity and guide you in exploring what education means to you.

You’ll have the flexibility to shape your studies to suit your interests and career aspirations. You’ll explore art and creativity, the human brain, nature and outdoor learning, AI and digital technology, and so much more. Plus, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend a year abroad at one of our partner institutions worldwide. Previous students have studied in Europe, North America, and Australasia.

Studying on our vibrant campus in the heart of Norwich, you'll have access to our state-of-the-art facilities and take advantage of our strong connections to the local community. You’ll gain hands-on experience through placements in educational settings, and hear from local practitioners, gaining valuable real-world insights. You can also explore the stunning Norfolk coast and fens and take inspiration from renowned museums and galleries like the Sainsbury Centre.

You’ll be supported in pursuing a wide range of career pathways through our strong links to teaching training, including PGCEs, as well as opportunities in educational research, the government, charity sector, or youth work. Education opens doors to countless possibilities, and our dedicated team will work closely with you to help unlock your next steps.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

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:
X30A
Institution code:
E14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
X30A
Institution code:
E14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BBB

Contextual offer: BCC

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

Contextual offer: DMM

Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.

Access to HE Diploma
M: 45 credits

Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3

Scottish Higher
AABBB

Scottish Advanced Higher
CCC

A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31 points

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

T Level
M

GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade C or 4 and GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4.

UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.

We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please our website www.uea.ac.uk

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS score of 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each component)
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing). We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

English Language Equivalencieshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

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.

This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.

Learn more on the University of East Anglia UEA 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

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

Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.
For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

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