BA (Hons) Education, Learning and Teaching with a Year Abroad
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Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Arts
- UCAS Course Code
- X00A
- Typical Offer
- BBB
- Contextual Offer
- BCC
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
Why you should choose us
Course Overview
Teachers change and shape our lives, unlocking potential and instilling wonder and curiosity at every stage of our development. On this course you’ll study the effect of schools and other educational settings on childhood, adolescence and lifelong learning. You’ll be introduced to ways of understanding and inspiring learners from a range of backgrounds and be given the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in learning and teaching.
On the BA Education, Learning, and Teaching you’ll be taught by leading academics and practitioners from a range of disciplines. You’ll encounter experts in sociology, psychology, philosophy, art, mathematics, and many other fields. Our diverse team will spark your curiosity and help you explore your unique approach to education.
You’ll be able to shape the course to explore your own interests across a range of settings. You’ll explore art and creativity, the human brain, nature and outdoor learning, AI and digital technology, and so much more.
From UEA’s vibrant campus in the heart of Norwich, you’ll have easy access to our facilities and links to the local area. Gain experience through placements in educational settings, explore the landscape of Norfolk, learn from museums and galleries such as the Sainsbury Centre, and hear from local practitioners.
With strong links with the PGCE and teacher-training options provided at UEA, you’ll be well positioned to pursue a career in teaching and unlock your next steps into education.
Placement Year and Study Abroad
This course allows you to spend a year abroad, learning from new instructors and broadening your understanding of global education. This is an excellent opportunity to observe educational practices, theories, and approaches in an international setting.
For further details, visit the Study Abroad section of our website.
Study and Modules
TEACHING AND LEARNING
You’ll experience a blend of lectures and seminar settings where both group and individual activities will enhance your comprehension of key topics. You’ll be encouraged to draw from your own educational background in many sessions. In addition to these structured sessions, independent and collaborative work with peers is essential. You’ll also cultivate the ability to seek out readings independently, which you’ll then share during class sessions.
ASSESSMENT
You’ll be assessed using a range of coursework-based methods including essays, reflective portfolios, group projects, presentations, designing creative resources, arts-based projects and research reports.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
You’ll continue engaging with both larger lecture groups and smaller seminar groups. Throughout the academic year, your tutors will continuously enrich your comprehension of fundamental concepts. You’ll advance upon the foundational skills introduced in Year One, such as teamwork, communication, academic reading and writing abilities, and higher-order cognitive processes like critical analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Furthermore, you’ll deepen your grasp of the correlation between theory and practical application.
We’re committed to helping you develop knowledge, insights, and attributes that are easily transferable to future professional contexts. We’ll nurture your independent learning capabilities, employing both independent and collaborative learning strategies, and conducting small-scale, informal inquiries.
ASSESSMENT
You’ll continue to be assessed using a range of coursework as you narrow your educational focus and hone your own practice.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
During your year abroad, you’ll benefit from the unique instructional approach of one of our global partner universities. You’ll have the opportunity both to learn in a new setting and to observe how education varies across the world.
ASSESSMENT
During your year abroad, you’ll be assessed by the instructors at our partner university.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
You’ll continue to work in larger lecture groups and small seminar groups. In addition, you'll tackle the essential Dissertation module, boosting your ability to study independently and giving you a chance to dive deep into a big independent research project. You'll get to organize, plan, carry out, and talk about topics and interests in the fascinating realm of education.
ASSESSMENT
Your final year continues to be assessed with coursework, with the addition of your extended subject dissertation. For this independent project, you’ll work closely with a supervisor who will support you and provide you with invaluable feedback on your progress.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
BBB
Contextual: BCC
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM
Contextual: DMM
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Extended Diploma: DDM
Contextual: DMM
Diploma: DD plus B at A level.
Contextual: DD plus C at A level.
Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level.
Contextual: D plus BC at A level.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3
T levels
Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Merit in the Occupational Specialism. We accept: Education and Early Years, or Science
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
31 points overall
Irish Leaving Certificate
2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3
Scottish Highers
AABBB
Scottish Advanced Highers
CCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma
Grade B or above in the following subjects:
- Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Children's and Young People's Workforce
- Health and Social Care
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students.
A levels
BBB
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Extended Diploma: DDM
Diploma: DD plus B at A level.
Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
International Baccalaureate
31 points overall
- INTO UEA
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
- IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
View our information for Tuition Fees.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
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Employability
After the Course
You’ll graduate as a skilled and confident advocate for education. The Education, Learning, and Teaching degree focuses on building skills for a career in teaching. You’ll graduate with the ability to progress to postgraduate courses such as a PGCE primary school teaching.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Primary school teacher
- Educational management
- Educational Researcher
- Further Education Lecturer
- Education Consultant
Discover more on our Careers webpages.