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  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • 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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

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

Start dates

  • 20 September 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:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
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:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBB

BBB. A minimum of a Grade B or 6 in English at GCSE if without A Levels which demonstrate significant amounts of writing.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

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.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

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.

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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

32 points including three subjects at grade 5 or above at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 5, 5, 5, at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. English at SL grade 5 required if without Higher Level subjects which demonstrate significant amounts of writing.

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.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2H2H2H3H3

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

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2M2M2

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

T Level

This course accepts T Levels on a case by case basis. A minimum of a Grade B or 6 in English 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.

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Newcastle University Undergraduate tuition fees will be confirmed in July 2026.

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