This degree programme is a great option for anyone who is interested in working in the education sector but may be unsure which career route they would like to take. It’s been designed to develop knowledge, understanding and critical reflection of the contemporary educational landscape through the lens of Early Years, Compulsory Education and Vocational/Post Compulsory settings.
This award is validated by The Open University.
About the course
The BA (Hons) Applied Education Studies programme seeks to prepare graduates for the diverse range of careers within educational settings such as: Further Education Sector teachers, Nursery Nurses, Teaching Assistants, education administration, community development, health and social care environments, human resources, youth and community work or the voluntary sector.
Year 1 (Level 4) modules include:
-Methods of Enquiry
-Education in Context
-Theories of Learning
-Education for All
-Safeguarding
Year 2 (Level 5) modules include:
-Dismantling Barriers to Education
-Research in Education
And choose from:
-Early Years' Education
-Post-Compulsory Education and training
-Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Year 3 (Level 6) modules include:
-Contemporary Issues in Education
-Dissertation/primary research project
Basford campus
From September 2025, the Education department will be based at the college's new Basford campus. The campus features state of the art teaching and learning facilities, with cafe and library. This relocation enables closer collaboration with our Supported Learning Faculty next door at The Gateway, providing even greater real-life learning experience.
Assessments
A mixture of traditional and innovative assessment methods will be used, including individual and group presentations, discussions, report writing, case studies, presentations, research and project work, reflective journals and work-based projects.
Qualification awarded:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Education Studies - awarded by The Open University (OU).
Bursaries
We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information.
Your career and progression
Graduates will be well-placed for careers in a wide range of educational settings in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
The programme offers an excellent foundation for career progression to more senior educational roles. It can also provide a route into training and consultancy, youth and community work, local government, play work, speech therapy, social work, offender learning and day care management.
Other possible careers could include: special educational needs coordinator (SENCO), nursery manager, family support manager, youth leader, community liaison officer, careers adviser, personal tutor, mentor or behavioural support manager.
Please note: this programme does not qualify you as a teacher. However, the qualification is an excellent route towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), or other postgraduate study options.
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:
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Nottingham College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Where direct entry is available at Year 2/Level 5 or Year 3/Level 6 - this will be clearly indicated on the course page.
All applications will be checked to ensure that previous academic credit remains current and relevant. We will need to see official records of achievement from your institution (such as a transcript or diploma supplement) and details of the modules studied to ensure these map over to allow a smooth transfer.
Applicants for direct entry to Year 2/Level 5 will need to have already passed - or expect to achieve - a minimum of 120 academic credits in a relevant subject area.
Applicants for direct entry to Year 3/Level 6 will need to have already passed - or expect to achieve - a minimum of 240 academic credits in a relevant subject area.
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.
Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application.
Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0. |
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
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.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
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.
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.
Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application:.
Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
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