Education
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UCAS Tariff
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Course duration
4 years
Available for September start 2025
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowThe Education degree at Aberystwyth University enables you to explore the development of children and adolescents, covering issues which are central to an understanding of educational systems. Our course aims to excite and stimulate you through the study of curriculum design and educational policy, with further insight into the disciplines of sociology, psychology and linguistics. A particular focus includes supporting learners throughout the education system.
The study of education involves aspects of psychology, sociology, politics and history. It delves into how people learn, how their surroundings influence their learning, how decision-making happens and how our understanding of learning and teaching has developed over the years. Observational placements available during the degree will also help you to see the theory in practice and a particular focus includes supporting learners throughout the education system.
An Education degree is an ideal basis for work in industry, policy or the charitable sector, or for entry to Primary PGCE teacher education programmes. Degrees with other subjects may qualify you for Secondary PGCE courses.
The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this degree. In the Foundation Year, you will develop a solid academic base to enable you to go on to study the full BA Education course.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2025
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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How to be a Student 1 | GS09520 | 20 |
How to be a Student 2 | GS09320 | 20 |
Information in a Post-Truth World | GS01120 | 20 |
Introduction to Social Science | GS09720 | 20 |
The "Othered" Migrant: Social Science Perspectives | GS09620 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Representing the Other: Cultures and Clashes | GS09820 | 20 |
Understanding Change - Environment, People, Places | GS00820 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Children's Development and Learning * | ED14520 | 20 |
Key Skills for University | ED13620 | 20 |
Partnerships in Principle and Practice * | ED14420 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years | ED14620 | 20 |
Language Development | ED14320 | 20 |
Play and Learning:Theory and Practice | ED13720 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Psychology of Learning and Thinking * | ED20120 | 20 |
Research Methods | ED20320 | 20 |
Safeguarding and Professional Practice | ED24320 | 20 |
Working with Children | ED20620 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Discourses Language and Education | ED22420 | 20 |
Education, Diversity and Equality | ED20420 | 20 |
Literacy in Young Children | ED20220 | 20 |
Making Sense of the Curriculum | ED20820 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Assessment and Education * | ED30120 | 20 |
Major dissertation | ED33640 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Children's Rights | ED30620 | 20 |
Communication | ED34720 | 20 |
Emotional and Social Development | ED34820 | 20 |
Mathematical Development in the Early Years | ED30320 | 20 |
Special Educational Needs | ED30420 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh
BTEC National Diploma:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
International Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
European Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.