Overview
Our foundation year enables you to enter our BA Education Studies course even if you don’t have the formal qualifications or experience to meet the entry requirements.
Delve into the world of education with an Education Studies degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. 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.
Studying Education Studies at university will deepen your understanding of this vast and vital sector. This thought-provoking and stimulating course 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.
We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. This is why we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate. Our 2026 course will reflect this new approach. The 2026 course page will be made live shortly.
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UCAS Tariff Points
Accepted qualifications
We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. Below are some common examples.
| Qualification | Grades |
|---|---|
| A Levels | DDE |
| BTEC | MPP |
| Access | Pass 45 Credits |
| International Baccalaureate | TBC |
DBS clearance
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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Module information
As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules. 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
The course typically consists of lectures, seminars, group work, guided learning activities and tutorials.
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 - Foundation Year 0 | £5,760 | £15,500 |
| Full-time - years 1-3 | £9,535 | £15,500 |
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated.
The tuition fees relate to 202526 only. Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.
Home (UK) Fees
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government.
Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government.
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 onwards, our undergraduate home tuition fees for subsequent years of study 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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- 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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The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. It aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. Further details about its work are available on the OfS website.
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