At Worcester, you’ll learn from passionate teachers who believe education should be fair and inclusive. Through research and a mix of theory and practice, you’ll discover how education can shape lives and communities globally. You’ll build the knowledge and confidence to influence change in areas that matter most to you.
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Overview
With a combination of theory, research, and real world experience this course will explore the complex challenges facing education today. As you look at educational issues relating to inequality, wellbeing, sustainability, and the impact of emerging technologies, you'll start to understand how education shapes lives, identities, opportunities, and society itself.
Discover how subjects like Sociology, History, and Psychology approach education differently, and explore the concept of quality in education by examining diverse and sometimes conflicting perspectives. By your final year, you’ll be ready to instigate change, considering different perspectives, embracing inclusion, and shaping future practice.
Research is a key part of the course. Through a mix of taught sessions and independent study, you'll research contemporary issues such as educational inequality, safeguarding, wellbeing, sustainability, and how education can respond to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. As the course progresses, you'll learn to understand and apply academic research to your own writing, design ethical projects, and complete your own dissertation.
Whether you want to progress into teacher training, youth and community work, educational policy, social justice initiatives, or wider careers within education and support services, Education Studies will prepare you to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
During your second and third year you will have the option to have organise your own placement experience, with the support of our Careers and Employability team. You could volunteer in an educational setting of your choice, understanding how the workplace and experiencing working in different roles within education. You could also visit different educational settings to observe current teachers, and the various way they develop a learning environment and engage their class.
Education Studies at Worcester
"The breadth of modules and courses available within Education Studies was amazing. I did drama as well as coaching and mentoring within my discipline, and these have given me a broad range of skills."
Course content
Education is more than what happens in the classroom; it’s about people, communities, and change. Through our range of modules you'll learn the ideas, values, and practices that underpin education today and develop your critical thinking skills to analyse current practice and start reflecting on your own values and ideas of change.
We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.
Optional modules will run if enough students choose to study them. It is not guaranteed that all modules will be offered every year.
Optional modules
Careers
An Education Studies degree opens the door to a wide range of careers across education, social impact, policy, and emerging industries.
You’ll develop expertise in applying theory, understanding education policy, equality and diversity, and the wider social and economic context of education.
Graduates have gone onto roles within:
- Child welfare and family support
- Mentoring
- Prison and alternative provision (such as SEND) education
- Youth and community work
- International development
- Charity and social justice work
You could also progress onto further study to expand your knowledge and experience to increase your employability, such as our PGCE courses to become a qualified teacher, or our Education MA, Education MRes degree.
Student case studies
Hear from our Education Studies alumni to find out how they found they course and how it prepared them for their future.
Ryan Salter
Scholarship Prizewinner 2023
The lecturers and their support provided has helped me to thrive in an area of study which I hadn't previously explored before university. Getting a scholarship award from my first year results gave me a massive confidence boost going into my second year of studies, and is going to go towards funding my eventual PGCE studies for secondary teaching. The modules available have not only helped me to gain a broad understanding of the field of education in many capacities, but also to focus in on the topics which interest and will benefit me.
Colin Vernon
I chose to study Education Studies with Computing at the University of Worcester as I wanted to teach in the further education sector to help make a positive impact on learners who may have not had the best time at school. I graduated in 2020 with an Upper Second Class Honours Degree then went to Birmingham City University to take my Further Education (FE) PGCE in Computing and Esports, which I passed in July 2021. After the course, I secured a part-time job teaching T levels and BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports at a further education college in Worcestershire. During one of my modules at Level 6 tutor mentioned that teachers can teach higher education (HE) courses at college and now I teach Web Development and Design on an HNC module at Level 4.
The support provided by the Education Studies and Computing lecturers at Worcester was fantastic as they would give us engaging activities that encouraged us to think about the issues in Education. I now apply what I learned in the classroom with my 16–19-year-old FE students and HE students for my Web development module. My advice for new students is to take up any opportunities available: I did the Level 1 Basketball coaching and took part in conferences through the Students as Academic Partners projects.
Patricia Eriksson
Scholarship Prizewinner 2023
Receiving the award was a moment of great pride and satisfaction. It was amazing to see that my commitment and dedication to my studies was successful. The award also works as a strong motivator, reminding me to always put the effort in and to work hard in pursuit of my goals. Studying Education Studies has opened up my eyes to a range of different careers within the education sector and I feel like it has given me confidence to take the next steps in my journey.
Ryan Salter
Scholarship Prizewinner 2023
The lecturers and their support provided has helped me to thrive in an area of study which I hadn't previously explored before university. Getting a scholarship award from my first year results gave me a massive confidence boost going into my second year of studies, and is going to go towards funding my eventual PGCE studies for secondary teaching. The modules available have not only helped me to gain a broad understanding of the field of education in many capacities, but also to focus in on the topics which interest and will benefit me.
Colin Vernon
I chose to study Education Studies with Computing at the University of Worcester as I wanted to teach in the further education sector to help make a positive impact on learners who may have not had the best time at school. I graduated in 2020 with an Upper Second Class Honours Degree then went to Birmingham City University to take my Further Education (FE) PGCE in Computing and Esports, which I passed in July 2021. After the course, I secured a part-time job teaching T levels and BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports at a further education college in Worcestershire. During one of my modules at Level 6 tutor mentioned that teachers can teach higher education (HE) courses at college and now I teach Web Development and Design on an HNC module at Level 4.
The support provided by the Education Studies and Computing lecturers at Worcester was fantastic as they would give us engaging activities that encouraged us to think about the issues in Education. I now apply what I learned in the classroom with my 16–19-year-old FE students and HE students for my Web development module. My advice for new students is to take up any opportunities available: I did the Level 1 Basketball coaching and took part in conferences through the Students as Academic Partners projects.
Course highlights
Teaching and assessment
Lectures and seminars are interactive, encouraging active debate and discussion to help you apply critical thinking and your own knowledge to what is being taught. The mix of informal and formal assessments build on this further, providing the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of what you’ve learnt through both taught and independent research, and develop your academic skills.
Teaching and assessment contents
Lectures will equip you with core information and foundational knowledge, which you can then explore further through discussion and debate in seminars. You’ll be encouraged to take an active role in your learning by engaging in group discussions, sharing your thoughts and opinions, and reflecting on how new insights connect with your prior knowledge. This process will help you consider past advances, address present challenges, and propose solutions that contribute to a brighter and more innovative future for education.
Meet the team
Find out more about our education experts who will be teaching and supporting you through the course.
Dr Rebecca Mace
Rebecca is an experienced educator with nearly two decades of teaching across a diverse range of settings, including state, independent, day, boarding, single-sex, and co-educational schools. Rebecca’s research interests are strongly rooted in philosophy, education, and feminism and she has a particular interest in technology, particularly the application of AI in education. For her PhD, Rebecca explored how social media-dominated culture impacts the concept of self.
Stuart Gallagher
Stuart is a Senior Lecturer in the Institute of Education. He is a keen learner, attentive listener and experienced leader. He leads Education Studies BA (Hons) and Leading Culture Change in Safeguarding (PG Cert).
Both courses provide their students with relevant knowledge, appropriate real-world challenges and wholehearted support. Stuart balances whole-class teaching with individual tutorials to make sure all learners are seen and heard. He collaborates with student reps and university services to see that all students really enjoy their subject and get the most from each module. The shared goal is an excellent course experience and long-lasting impact of student learning.
Dr Madeleine Findon
Maddy mainly teaches on the MA Education, though she also contributes to the Education Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion undergraduate programmes as well as supervising postgraduate research students. She is also the International lead for the MA, working with the growing number of international students who are choosing to study at Worcester.
For her PhD, Maddy investigated how creativity has been fostered through early years education systems in England and Catalonia.
Simon Taylor
Simon joined the School of Education in January 2016 having worked in the arts and cultural sector for many years. He specialises in collaborative research, building partnerships, commissioning, strategic planning, interdisciplinary working and professional development supporting artists, teachers and senior managers.
Simon is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA).
Dr Rebecca Mace
Rebecca is an experienced educator with nearly two decades of teaching across a diverse range of settings, including state, independent, day, boarding, single-sex, and co-educational schools. Rebecca’s research interests are strongly rooted in philosophy, education, and feminism and she has a particular interest in technology, particularly the application of AI in education. For her PhD, Rebecca explored how social media-dominated culture impacts the concept of self.
Stuart Gallagher
Stuart is a Senior Lecturer in the Institute of Education. He is a keen learner, attentive listener and experienced leader. He leads Education Studies BA (Hons) and Leading Culture Change in Safeguarding (PG Cert).
Both courses provide their students with relevant knowledge, appropriate real-world challenges and wholehearted support. Stuart balances whole-class teaching with individual tutorials to make sure all learners are seen and heard. He collaborates with student reps and university services to see that all students really enjoy their subject and get the most from each module. The shared goal is an excellent course experience and long-lasting impact of student learning.
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points required: 96
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| A-level | CCC |
| BTEC National Extended Diploma | MMM |
| T-level | P (A*-C) |
An Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for some modules on the course.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.
Fees
Fees contents
UK and EU students
In 2026/27 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £9,790 per year.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
International students
In 2026/27 the standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £17,200 per year.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
How to apply
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Applying through UCAS
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Read our how to apply pages for more information on the application process, or if you’d like to apply for part-time study.
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