Education

Our BA (Hons) Education is a forward-looking, research-led, three-year course which will give you the range of knowledge and skills needed for an exciting and rewarding career in this field.

It is a fast-growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences focusing on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development.

Our Education degree provides an ideal route into careers such as early years teaching, education administration, community development work, education research, and roles in local authorities, community education and education publishing as well as postgraduate study.

Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, you will have the opportunity to learn about historic and contemporary education policy and practice, learn about different styles of leadership and management, gain an understanding of what education looks like in different countries and explore the relationships between equality, equity and diversity and education and examine issues relating to additional learning needs and wellbeing.

Education at Swansea is ranked:

Top 15 in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2025)

You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements in organisations such as schools, local authorities, businesses and charities to enhance your student experience and your career prospects.

Our Education graduates enter careers including, Primary and secondary school teaching, Early years teaching, Education administration, Community development, Education publishing and Postgraduate study.

You will need an additional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification to become a teacher.