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BA (Hons) Education Studies

MUMiddlesex University London · London

The Education Studies BA Honours at Middlesex University London is designed for students who wish to explore how education defines our world. This ambitious course goes beyond traditional teaching, equipping graduates wi…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

The Education Studies BA Honours at Middlesex University London is designed for students who wish to explore how education defines our world. This ambitious course goes beyond traditional teaching, equipping graduates with the academic knowledge, transferable skills, and practical experience required to work in diverse educational settings. Available as a three-year full-time programme or a six-year part-time route, the course also offers an accelerated two-year pathway. Students benefit from a curriculum rooted in social justice and inclusion, taught by research-active academics. A key feature of the programme is the integration of real-world experience; students undertake a placement in an educational setting during their second year, supported by a dedicated placement planning pack. Whether you are aiming for a career in schools, charities, or educational administration, this course provides a robust foundation. With a high student satisfaction rate and a focus on developing professional identity, the institution prepares students for success in global careers through a blend of theory, practice, and critical reflection.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

A-level: BB-BBC BTEC: MMP-DMM UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted (must include 45 credits at level 3).

English Language Requirements

Grade 4/C and above or Level 2 Functional Skills in English

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Educational Contexts30 Credits Credits
Historical and Contemporary Issues in Education30 Credits Credits
Literacy, Language and Learning through Lifespan30 Credits Credits
Psychological Approaches to Learning30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Curriculum Studies: Primary Education30 Credits Credits
Developing Professional Practice in Educational Settings30 Credits Credits
Education for Social Justice30 Credits Credits
Researching Lives: Social Investigation Contemporary World30 Credits Credits

Year 3

Independent Research Project for Education Studies30 Credits Credits
Childhood, Youth and Families in Context30 Credits Credits
Dissertation Module for Education Studies30 Credits Credits
Comparative Education & Children’s Rights in a Global Context30 Credits Credits
Creativity and the Arts in Education30 Credits Credits
Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion30 Credits Credits
The Social and Emotional Aspects of Teaching and Learning30 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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