Education
Gain a degree in Education with one of five specialisms: History, English, Sustainability, Inclusive Practice, or Leadership and Management.
of universities in the country for graduates who agree their current activity is 'meaningful'.
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Develop the knowledge and experience for classroom roles and a range of education-focused careers.
Study how education intersects with sociology, policy, globalisation, technology, and social justice.
Whether you're passionate about environmental change, inclusive learning environments, inspiring leadership, literature, or historical understanding, you’ll develop specialist expertise that sets you apart in the job market.
Alongside academic knowledge, you’ll build practical experience through volunteering, placements, and community engagement.
This course offers five specialist pathways:
- English (UCAS code X305/X310, taught in Cambridge): explore writing and texts that span a range of time periods and genres.
- History (UCAS code X306/X311, taught in Cambridge): critically engage with key periods in time and develop the skills and competencies needed to explore them.
- Sustainability (UCAS code X307/X312, taught in Cambridge): critically engage with key topics to understand the importance of environmental sustainability in different educational contexts.
- Inclusive Practice (UCAS code X308/X313, taught in Chelmsford): gain the knowledge and competencies to develop and lead inclusive initiatives in different educational contexts.
- Leadership and Management (UCAS code X309/X314, taught in Chelmsford): gain the knowledge and competencies to tackle the complex task of leading organisations.
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Deputy Head of School Dr Paula Daines explains how our new BA (Hons) Education will help you shape the future of education.
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Study at a university with 20 years + experience of training education professionals
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Ranked 13th in the UK for Education (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Develop the skills and qualities to work in a range of professions associated with education, development and care of children, young people and adults.
You’ll also gain an understanding of educational systems and policies at local, national, and international levels, and the factors that impact human learning and development and influence educational outcomes and practices.
As a graduate, you'll find opportunities in many different settings that require a high standard of behaviour and ethical values.
Teaching and modules
Study one of five specialist pathways, and focus on an area of real interest to you.
On all pathways, you’ll explore the nature and role of education in society.
Pathway-specific modules are as follows.
- Education with English: Introduction to the Study of Literature and Writing
- Education with History: Creating the Past: From the Archive to the Web
- Education with Sustainability: Environmental Sustainability Education: Policy and Practice
- Education with Inclusive Practice: Redefining Ability: Perspectives on Disability in Modern Society
- Education with Leadership and Management: Leadership Cultures in Education & Organisational Theory
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Journey through Life: Stages of Human Development
- Safeguarding and Wellbeing
- Research Foundations
- The Power of Connection: Building Strong Educational Relationships
- Introduction to the Study of Literature and Writing *
- Creating the Past: From the Archive to the Web *
- Environmental Sustainability Education: Policy and Practice *
- Redefining Ability: Perspectives on Disability in Modern Society *
- Leadership Cultures in Education and Organisational Theory *
- Equity in Education: Understanding Identity and Social Justice
- Ruskin Module
- Learning Theories in Education
- Educational Research Methods
- Digital Stylistics *
- Bridging Cultures *
- Britain in the 19th century *
- Hanging, Prisons and Community Service: Crime and Punishment in Britain throughout the Ages *
- What's in a Place? *
- Education for All: Global Approaches to Inclusive Practice *
- Building Strong Teams: Leadership for Staff Development *
- Undergraduate Major Project
- Neurodiversity and Inclusion: Strategies for Effective Learning
- Education in the Digital Age: Policy, Theory and Global Trends
- Leadership and Enterprise
- Forbidden Stories: Banned Children's Books *
- Writing and the Present *
- Gender and Sexuality in Britain: 1880-2000 *
- The Making of Modern Media *
- Education and Environmental Justice *
- Leading the Way: Inclusive Education in Action *
- Navigating Change: Strategic Leadership in Education *
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
- Learning to Learn
- Critical Thinking
- Composition and Style
- Intercultural Studies
- Ethics
- Social Perceptions
- Psychology
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Drew QuayleSenior Lecturer
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Dr Gareth BatesSenior Lecturer
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Dr Paula DainesDeputy Head of School
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Dr Elsa LeeSenior Lecturer
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Natalie CombesSenior Lecturer Practitioner
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Dr Eleni LithariSenior Lecturer
Facilities
Join our community and benefit from our network of primary schools: observe teaching, create lesson plans and activities for children, and make connections between theory and practice by spending time in our partner schools.
You can also take advantage of our extensive library and IT resources, and access support with careers and employability, study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.