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  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours in Education explores the study of education across the globe. You'll consider sociological, philosophical, historical, political, and psychological perspectives.

Explore the differences between formal and informal learning environments, from museums, art galleries and community organisations to the more structured environments of schools, colleges, and universities.

Examine issues relating to teaching and learning across a wide range of age phases, from early years to lifelong learners. Learn about the relationships between teacher and learner and how these change over time.

Investigate the role of international development in supporting education in developing countries. Explore barriers, such as poverty and access, on a wider geographical scale.

Enhance your employability and gain real world experience through optional work placements in schools, charities and businesses.

Develop a diverse set of research, communication and critical analysis skills that will set you on a path to wide range of careers.

Tailor your degree to your interests through a range of optional modules covering topics such as:

gender
digital learning
social justice
special educational needs
You’ll also have the option to study modules from:

modern languages
sociology
business
politics

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 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:
X390
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
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:
X390
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BBB

A minimum of a Grade B/level 6 in English at GCSE if without A Levels which demonstrate significant amounts of writing. GCSE grade 5 Maths required

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

Will be considered, areas of social science or cultural studies preferred. A minimum of a Grade C/level 5 in English and Maths at GCSE is required.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits

Level 3 units in Social Sciences, Cultural or Media Studies are desirable. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. A minimum of a Grade C/level 5 in English and Maths at GCSE is required.

Scottish Higher
BBBBB

Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.
Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
National 5 English and Maths required at grade C (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points

30 points including three subjects grade 5 or above at Higher Level. English and Maths at SL grade 5 required if not offered at HL.

Extended Project

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary our offer to recognise this.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H2, H3, H3

At least one social science subject preferred but should include English and Maths

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2, M2, M2

At least one social science preferred. A minimum of a Grade C/level 5 in English and Maths at GCSE is required.

CACHE L3 qualifications: These must either be the equivalent of 3 full A levels in size, or be in addition to 3 A levels grades ABB to BBB.

English language requirements

English Language Requirementshttps://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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.

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