Overview
Delve into the world of education with an Education Studies degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. With an education degree, you’ll research current and relevant issues on a national and global scale, taking a multi-perspective approach. Looking through the lens of politics, psychology, sociology, economics, history, and philosophy, you’ll explore the impact of education in various countries and communities.
An Education Studies degree from CCCU will deepen your understanding of this vast and vital sector. Studying Education Studies at university will give you the opportunity to explore areas such as gender, race, equality and equity, politics, sustainability, multiculturism, and pedagogy.
You’ll experience educational studies in different sectors, giving you the opportunity to truly grasp this topic in the real world. Not only will this deepen your real-world knowledge of education, but you’ll gain essential experience that will place you at the forefront for future employers.
100%
of our Education Studies students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023Entry requirements
Qualification type |
Grades |
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A Levels |
BBC |
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BTEC |
DMM |
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Access |
15 Distinctions and 30 Merits |
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International Baccalaureate |
29 Points |
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Combinations |
A combination of qualifications totalling 112 UCAS points |
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is not an entry requirement, however if you take part in work-related experience, visits or placements to settings or educational establishments where you are undertaking regulated activity, the setting may determine that a DBS check is required. You will be required to undergo a DBS check and arrange this through the University before undertaking the activity.
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International students
Find out about IELTS requirements. Depending which country you're from, there may be specific entry requirements. Check your country to see if this is applicable to you.
If you have any questions about entry requirements for this course, please contact our Course Enquiry Team.
112
UCAS Points
Module information
As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules in your second and third year. Option modules will not be pre-selected for you. We provide examples of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. The offer of an option will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module to ensure the appropriate student experience. The offer of option modules may also be affected by staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular optional module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.
Core/optional modules
How you’ll learn
Teaching and learning take place in a variety of ways with an emphasis on face to face activities - individual tutorials, lectures and small group seminars. On-line learning as well as e-resources through the library and Blackboard our learning platform are integrated into your studies.
In each year you will complete six modules with a combination of core and optional modules.
When not attending lectures, seminars, workshops or other timetabled sessions, you will continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves reading journal articles and books, undertaking research in the library, working on projects, and preparing for coursework assignments/examinations, workshops and seminars.
Your module tutor will direct you towards specific readings and/or activities to complete before class.
Education Studies is taught by a passionate team of tutors.
Many team members have experience working as school teachers and teacher educators while developing their expertise in educational research.
For each 20 credit module you can expect around 50 hours of contact time, which may include lectures, seminars, tutorials and online activities. In addition, you will need to complete 200 hours of self-study per module.
Education Studies is a great opportunity to consider one of the most important themes in the modern world: the impact of education, how it affects people and influences the choices those people make.
Georgina Keith-HillCourse Director
How you’ll be assessed
A wide variety of assessment strategies are chosen to suit the subject matter and to give you the opportunity to develop a broad set of communication and presentation skills. Examples of assessment strategies include oral presentations, poster presentations, reviews, journals, essays, blog posts and portfolios.
Your future career
Education Studies is a broad academic course that provides a foundation for many different professional career paths.
Our graduates have gained employment in various fields, including corporate training, teaching English abroad, educational publishing, the third sector, social and educational research, educational administration, speech and language therapy, and management in local or national government. Many of our students go on to postgraduate study, such as Master's degrees, teacher training or other professional qualifications.
The value that this course has provided me with is indescribable. My point of view of education and how I view the world around me, and the world of others has changed. We all have a part to play in this world and it is through the connection and individualisation of education, inclusion, and diversity that we can make the changes that we want to see.
AnastasiaAlumnus
Fees
The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
| UK | Overseas | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,535 | £15,500 |
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. The fees represented here are for study with Canterbury Christ Church University. If you are looking to study at a partner institution, please visit their website for fees information.
Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.
Home (UK) Fees
The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535.
Overseas/International Fees
Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government.
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- See information about the financial support available for undergraduate studies
- If you would like information about paying your fees, please contact accounts.receivable@canterbury.ac.uk
- For specific fee queries, please contact fees@canterbury.ac.uk
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