Education Studies with optional pathway in SEND or TESOL
University of DerbyEducation 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
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Derby
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Education
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £27,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ