Education Studies with optional pathway in SEND or TESOL

University of Derby

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Education

Education Studies with optional pathway in SEND or TESOL BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Derby, based in Derby, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £27,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC.

A-Level Entry

BCC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Gain a broad understanding of education from early years to lifelong learning before pursing a career in teaching or education more widely. You will benefit from a strong focus on social equality, international learning opportunities and the chance to take a specialist pathway.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
Tailor your degree to your career aspirations by choosing one of our pathways in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Broaden your educational horizons on one of our exciting international fieldtrips: our students have travelled as far afield as The Gambia, Morocco and Poland
Gain valuable practical experience on work placements which will strengthen your CV
Consider different aspects of education in a range of settings, within and outside school

IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?
You will benefit from a strong focus on social equality, international learning opportunities and the chance to take a specialist pathway in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

HOW YOU WILL LEARN
You will be taught using a variety of methods from directed study, lectures, seminars, and tutorials. If you choose not to follow a pathway you will still be undertaking a 12-day work placement in an education setting.

OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES
This course has an international focus so we offer exciting opportunities for you to travel abroad. Our programme of international fieldtrips has given our students first-hand experience of education in countries such as Morocco, The Gambia and Poland.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY
Our graduates are now enjoying success as higher level teaching assistants, welfare child protection officers, early years practitioners, care assistants, and community learning facilitators.

RELATED COURSES
BA (Hons) Education Studies with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 104 points
BTEC DMM

Related Courses

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Derby
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Education
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000