Education with Humanities (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years EducationClassics

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Course Overview

Want to study Education with Humanities but don't have the right qualifications? Our foundation year will give you the academic skills and subject-specific knowledge you need.

On our Education with Humanities (with Foundation Year) degree, you'll develop essential skills for success. This includes academic writing, critical thinking, digital research, group work, and independent learning. You'll also explore key topics in education, humanities and language studies.

Interested in education, languages, or broader humanities subjects? You'll get to tailor your studies to align with your personal interests and career goals.

Choosing your humanities subject

After successfully completing the foundation year, you will progress onto BA (Hons) Education with Humanities. You'll select a humanities subject to combine with education, allowing you to explore two subjects in depth. You'll get a broader understanding and open up your career prospects. Available humanities subjects are:

  • British Sign Language (BSL)

  • Chinese

  • Creative Writing

  • English Language

  • English Literature

  • History

  • Japanese

  • Korean

  • Sociology

  • Spanish

  • TESOL

    Why study with us

  • Develop key academic, digital and communication skills. These are essential for both higher education and a range of professional fields.

  • You'll get a broad understanding across many subjects within education and humanities. This offers flexibility and versatility in career options.

  • Learn through hands-on experience in group projects, digital research, and presentations. This allows you to apply your knowledge in real-world contexts.

    What you'll do

  • Build a strong foundation in academic writing, critical thinking, and digital research.

  • Engage with real-world issues across politics, culture, and society. This will improve your analytical and communication skills.

  • Undertake independent projects, present your findings, and reflect on your learning experiences.

    Future Careers

    If you study the full BA (Hons) Education with Humanities, you can choose to pursue a PGCE to become a qualified teacher. Alternatively, you could move into roles in government, youth work, police work, or social work. Studying Education with Humanities opens up many career opportunities.

    Studying education can lead to careers such as:

  • Community education officer

  • Early years teacher

  • Primary school teacher

  • Secondary school teacher

  • Education administrator

  • Youth worker

  • Play therapist

  • Education mental health practitioner

  • Further education teacher

  • Counsellor

  • Education consultant

  • Learning mentor

  • Museum education officer

  • Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)

  • Special educational needs teacher

  • English as a foreign language teacher

  • Teaching assistant

  • Careers adviser

  • Family support worker

  • Health play specialist

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants
    2315 Nursery education teaching professionals

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Education, Classics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

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