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Education BA/BSc

Study of how people learn and how educational systems operate, exploring teaching, child development, learning theories, policy, and the wider social and cultural factors that shape education.

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Passionate educator

Analytical thinker

Empathetic

Policy-aware

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Education BA/BSc

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Study of how people learn and how educational systems operate, exploring teaching, child development, learning theories, policy, and the wider social and cultural factors that shape education.

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About the Course

  • What is an Education degree?

    An Education degree examines the processes of learning and teaching, the structure of education systems, and the ways in which individuals, communities, and societies engage with education.


    You’ll explore theories of learning, child and adolescent development, curriculum design, behaviour, inequality, and the role of education in social change.


    While this degree does not usually grant Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), it builds the academic foundations for careers in teaching, youth work, education policy, community development, training, or further professional study such as a PGCE.


    Education is broad, multidisciplinary, and highly relevant to students interested in people, learning, and social justice.


    Why study Education?


    If you’re curious about how learning happens, how schools operate, and how education affects society, this degree offers both depth and flexibility.


    It helps you understand:

    • How children and young people learn and develop

    • How education can address inequality and promote inclusion

    • How curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy shape classroom experiences

    • How policy decisions influence schools and communities

    • How educators support wellbeing, behaviour, and motivation

    An Education degree combines theoretical study with applied insight relevant to many people-focused careers.

  • Most Education degrees cover:


    • Learning theories and developmental psychology

    • Curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment

    • Education policy, social justice, and inclusion

    • Child and adolescent development

    • Behaviour, wellbeing, and safeguarding

    • Research methods in education

  • Understanding of learning and development – enabling you to apply psychological and educational theories to real-world contexts.


    Research and analytical skills – helping you gather evidence, interpret data, and evaluate educational practice.


    Communication and interpersonal ability – supporting effective work with learners, families, and professionals.


    Critical thinking about policy and society – allowing you to analyse how education systems shape and are shaped by social forces.


    Organisation and project management – equipping you to plan lessons, interventions, or research activities confidently.

  • A-levels or equivalent. Most universities accept a broad range of subjects. English, Psychology, Sociology, History, or a subject you wish to teach are beneficial.

    • Show passion for learning, child development, or social justice.

    • Mention relevant experiences (volunteering, youth work, mentoring, school involvement).

    • Reflect on an educational issue that matters to you (e.g., inclusion, wellbeing, inequality).

    • Highlight empathy, communication, organisation, and curiosity.


    • How Children Learn – John Holt
      A classic exploration of children’s natural curiosity and learning processes.

    • Pedagogy of the Oppressed – Paulo Freire
      A powerful text about education, social change, and critical thinking.

    • The Learning Brain – Blakemore & Frith
      A clear introduction to how neuroscience informs education and child development.

    • Educa­tion and Equality – Harry Brighouse
      An accessible look at fairness, opportunity, and the purposes of education.

    • Decide whether you’re interested in teaching or broader education roles.

    • Look for degrees offering placements or school experience.

    • Follow education news, policy developments, and debates.

    • Gain voluntary or paid experience with children or young people.

    • Education Services - Education officer, education development officer, learning officer, education coordinator

    • Policy & Strategy - Policy advisor (education), education policy analyst, education strategist, policy researcher

    • Education Consultancy - Education consultant, educational advisor, independent education consultant, education specialist

    • Learning Support - Learning support assistant, teaching assistant, classroom assistant, SEN support worker

    • Education Research - Education researcher, educational research assistant, research officer (education), academic researcher

    • Education Administration - Education administrator, school administrator, education coordinator, education operations manager

    • Community Education - Community education worker, adult education tutor, lifelong learning coordinator, community learning facilitator

    • Corporate Training - Corporate trainer, learning and development officer, training coordinator, workplace educator

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Spanish BA

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Russian BA

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Arabic BA

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Study of the Arabic language and the cultures, histories, and societies of the Arab world, developing advanced language skills alongside deep cultural, political, and historical understanding.

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Chinese BA

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Study of the Chinese language, culture, history, and society, developing advanced language skills alongside deep cultural, political, and global understanding of China and the Chinese-speaking world.

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Italian BA

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Study of the Italian language, culture, history, and society, developing advanced language skills alongside a deep understanding of Italy’s cultural and global influence.

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Translation Studies BA

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Study of how meaning is transferred between languages and cultures, exploring translation theory, practical language skills, and the social, cultural, and professional contexts of translation.

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German BA

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Study of the German language, culture, history, and society, developing advanced language skills alongside intercultural understanding and critical analysis.

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French BA

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Study of the French language, culture, history, and society, developing advanced language skills alongside deep cultural and global understanding.

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Musical Theatre BA

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Study of acting, singing, and dance for the stage, developing performance, creative, and professional skills for careers in musical theatre and the wider performing arts industry.

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Music Performance BA

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Study of musical performance, technique, and artistry, developing your skills as a performer while gaining a deep understanding of music, practice, and the professional music industry.

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Popular Music BA/BMus

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Study of contemporary music creation, performance, production, and the music industries, focusing on popular genres and real-world creative practice.

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Dance & Musical Theatre BA

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Study of dance, acting, and singing for performance, combining technical training with creative development.

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Dance BA

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Study of dance as an artistic, physical, and cultural practice, combining performance, choreography, technique, and critical reflection to develop expressive, creative, and professional dancers.

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Acting BA

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Study of performance, character, voice, and movement, developing the practical, creative, and professional skills needed for acting across stage, screen, and digital media.

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English and Drama BA

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Study of literature, performance, and dramatic expression, combining critical analysis of texts with practical and theoretical approaches to theatre and performance.

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Theatre and Performance BA

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Study of live performance, theatre-making, and contemporary performance practices, exploring acting, directing, devising, and performance theory through practical and critical work.

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Drama BA

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Study of performance, theatre-making, and dramatic texts, exploring how stories are created, staged, and experienced through acting, directing, design, and critical analysis.

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Sound Production BA/BSc

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Study of sound recording, editing, mixing, and production for music, film, television, games, and digital media, combining creative practice with technical expertise.

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Editing and Post-Production BA

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Study of how film, television, and digital media are shaped after filming, focusing on editing, sound, visual effects, colour grading, and post-production workflows that bring stories to life.

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Graphic Design BA

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Study how to communicate ideas visually using typography, color, layout, and digital tools to create everything from branding and packaging to websites and social media content.

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Painting BA

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Study of painting as a creative, conceptual, and expressive practice, exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to image-making through studio-based learning and critical enquiry.

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Ceramics BA

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Study of clay, materials, form, and surface, exploring ceramic practice as both an artistic and design discipline through hands-on making, experimentation, and critical reflection.

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Photography BA

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Study of photographic practice, visual storytelling, and image-making, exploring photography as both an artistic medium and a professional tool for communication and creative expression.

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Fine Art: Printmaking BA

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Study of traditional and contemporary printmaking practices, exploring image-making, process, materiality, and concept through experimental and fine art approaches.

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Fine Art: Drawing BA

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Study of drawing as both a traditional and contemporary art practice, exploring mark-making, observation, experimentation, and conceptual thinking as central tools for visual expression.

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Fine Art: Sculpture BA

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Study of three-dimensional art-making, exploring form, space, materials, and meaning through traditional and contemporary sculptural practices.

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Fine Art BA

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Study of visual art practice and theory, exploring creativity, experimentation, and critical thinking through making, research, and reflection across a range of artistic media.

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Fashion Textiles BA

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Fashion Marketing BA

Study of branding, consumer behaviour, digital strategy, and communications within the global fashion industry, combining creative insight with business and marketing expertise.

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Fashion Design BA

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Study of clothing and accessory design, combining creativity, technical skill, and industry awareness to develop original fashion concepts and collections.

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Creative Computing BSc

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Creative Computing BSc

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Furniture & Product Design BA

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Study of how functional objects and furniture are designed, developed, and manufactured, combining creativity, craftsmanship, materials knowledge, and user-centred design.

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Illustration BA

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Study of visual storytelling, image-making, and creative communication, developing your ability to convey ideas, narratives, and concepts through drawing, digital media, and visual experimentation.

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Industrial Design BA/BSc

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Study of how products are designed, developed, and manufactured, combining creativity, technology, and user-centred thinking to create functional, innovative, and sustainable objects.

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Music Technology BA/BSc

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Study of how music is created, recorded, produced, and performed using modern technology, combining creativity with technical and scientific understanding of sound.

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Automotive and Transport Design BA

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Study of vehicle and transport design, combining creativity, engineering awareness, and user-centred thinking to shape how people move in the future.

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Textile Design BA

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Study of fabric design, surface pattern, materials, and processes, combining creativity, technical skill, and visual research to design textiles for fashion, interiors, and products.

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Fashion Buying BA

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Study of how fashion products are selected, sourced, and sold, combining trend analysis, consumer behaviour, business strategy, and commercial decision-making within the global fashion industry.

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Costume Design BA

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Study of costume creation for performance, film, television, and digital media, combining historical research, design theory, and practical garment construction to bring characters and stories to life.

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Biotechnology BSc

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Study of how biological systems, organisms, and molecular processes can be applied to develop technologies and products that improve health, industry, agriculture, and the environment.

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Animal Biology BSc

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Study of animal life from cells to ecosystems, exploring how animals function, develop, evolve, and interact with their environments.

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Zoology BSc

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Study of animals, their biology, behaviour, evolution, and interactions with ecosystems, exploring life from genes to whole populations in natural and human-influenced environments.

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Cognitive Science BSc

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Study of the mind and intelligent behaviour, combining psychology, neuroscience, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy to understand how humans and machines think, learn, and make decisions.

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Natural Sciences BSc

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Study of the fundamental laws governing matter, energy, space, and time, forming the foundation of modern science and technology.

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Physics BSc

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Study of the fundamental laws governing matter, energy, space, and time, developing mathematical, experimental, and analytical skills to understand the physical universe.

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Astrophysics BSc

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Study of the physics of the universe, exploring stars, galaxies, black holes, planets, and the fundamental laws that govern space and time.

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Biological Sciences BSc

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Study of living organisms and biological systems, exploring life from molecules and cells to organisms, populations, and ecosystems through scientific investigation.

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Biochemistry BSc

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Study of the chemical processes that underpin life, exploring how molecules, enzymes, and metabolic pathways control biological systems.

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Microbiology BSc

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If you're curious about how bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms shape the world, from human health to food production, a microbiology degree could be a great fit.

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Biology BSc

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Study of living organisms and biological processes, exploring life from molecules to ecosystems through scientific investigation and experimentation.

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Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc

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Study of how the human body responds and adapts to physical activity, exploring performance, health, and wellbeing through scientific analysis of movement, physiology, psychology, and biomechanics.

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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA/BSc

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Study of ideas, power, and resources, combining philosophy, politics, and economics to analyse complex social, political, and ethical issues in the modern world.

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Theology & Religious Studies BA

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Study of religious beliefs, practices, texts, and traditions, exploring how religion shapes cultures, ethics, history, and contemporary society across the world.

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Game Design BA/BSc

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Study of how digital and interactive games are designed, developed, and experienced, combining creativity, storytelling, technology, and player-focused design.

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Fire & Rescue Services Management BA

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Study of fire and rescue operations, emergency management, leadership, and public safety, preparing you for management and leadership roles within fire and rescue services and related emergency organisations.

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Professional Policing BA/BSc

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Study of policing, criminal justice, law, and public protection, preparing you for a career in policing through nationally recognised, evidence-based professional training.

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Genetics BSc

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Study of genes, DNA, and heredity, exploring how genetic information is stored, expressed, and altered, and how this shapes organisms, health, evolution, and disease.

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Sports Coaching & Education BA/BSc

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Study of coaching theory, physical education, learning, and athlete development, combining sport science with educational practice to support performance, participation, and wellbeing.

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Liberal Arts BA

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Study of a broad range of subjects across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, encouraging interdisciplinary thinking, intellectual flexibility, and independent learning.

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Classics BA

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Study of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, exploring their literature, history, philosophy, art, politics, and lasting influence on Western culture and modern society.

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Middle Eastern Studies BA

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East Asian Studies BA

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Study of the histories, cultures, politics, and societies of East Asia, focusing on countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and their global influence through interdisciplinary perspectives.

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American Studies BA

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Study of the history, culture, politics, and society of the United States, exploring American identity, power, diversity, and global influence through interdisciplinary perspectives.

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African Studies BA

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Study of the histories, cultures, politics, and societies of Africa, exploring the continent’s diversity, global connections, and contemporary challenges through interdisciplinary perspectives.

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Childhood & Youth Development BA/BSc

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Study of how children and young people grow, learn, and experience the world, exploring development, wellbeing, education, social influences, and the support systems that help them thrive from early childhood through adolescence.

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Special & Inclusive Education BA/BSc

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Study of how to support children & young people with diverse learning needs, focusing on inclusion, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), accessibilityand child dev.

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Early Childhood Studies BA

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Study of how young children grow, learn, and develop, exploring early education, play, wellbeing, and the social, cultural, and policy factors shaping the lives of children from birth to age eight.

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Primary Teaching (with QTS) BA/BSc

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A professional degree that prepares you to teach children aged 5–11, combining academic study with practical school placements and leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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Education Studies BA/BSc

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Study of the foundations of education, exploring how people learn, how schools and systems operate, and how social, psychological, political, and cultural factors shape educational experiences.

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Education BA/BSc

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Study of how people learn and how educational systems operate, exploring teaching, child development, learning theories, policy, and the wider social and cultural factors that shape education.

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Business and Marketing BA/BSc

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Study of how organisations operate and how marketing strategies shape customer relationships, combining business management with branding, consumer insight, and digital communication.

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Fashion Business & Management BA/BSc

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Study of how the fashion industry operates, combining creativity with commercial strategy to understand branding, product development, supply chains, marketing, and the business decisions behind fashion brands.

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Retail Management BA/BSc

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Study of how retail businesses operate, focusing on customer experience, merchandising, buying, supply chain, store operations, leadership, and the strategic management of retail environments.

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Tourism Management BA/BSc

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Study of how the tourism industry operates, focusing on travel, destination management, sustainable development, customer experience, and the business strategies behind global tourism services.

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Event Management BA/BSc

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Study of how events are planned, designed, delivered, and evaluated, covering the creative, logistical, and business skills needed to run successful events in sectors like entertainment, corporate, cultural, and hospitality.

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Hospitality Management BA/BSc

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Study of how hospitality businesses operate, focusing on customer experience, service quality, operations, leadership, and the strategic management of hotels, restaurants, events, and tourism services.

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Business Psychology BA/BSc

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Study of how human behaviour influences the workplace, exploring motivation, leadership, decision-making, and organisational culture to improve performance, wellbeing, and business outcomes.

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Banking and Finance BSc

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Study of how financial institutions operate, how money flows through economies, and how businesses and individuals make financial decisions in global markets.

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Economics & Management BA/BSc

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Study of how individuals and organisations make decisions, combining economic theory with real-world management practices to understand markets, strategy, leadership, and organisational behaviour.

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Business Economics BA/BSc

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Study of how economic principles are applied to real-world business decisions, markets, industries, and organisational strategy, combining analytical economics with practical business insight.

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Accounting & Finance BA/BSc/BAcc

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Study of how organisations record, analyse, and manage money, combining the technical skills of accounting with the strategic insights of financial management, investment, and economic decision-making.

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Accounting BA/BSc/BAcc

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Study of how financial information is recorded, analysed, and communicated, providing the technical and professional skills needed to support organisations, decision-making, and financial management.

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Digital Marketing BA/BSc

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Study of how organisations use digital tools, platforms, and data to reach audiences, build brands, and create impactful online marketing campaigns.

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Marketing BA/BSc

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Study of how organisations understand customers, create value, and communicate effectively through branding, digital media, strategy, and market insight.

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Entrepreneurship & Innovation BA/BSc

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Study of how new ideas, businesses, and products are developed, exploring creativity, opportunity recognition, business start-up processes, and the mindset required to drive innovation in any sector.

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Business & Management Studies BA/BSc

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Study of core business principles and management practices, exploring how organisations make decisions, manage people and resources, and operate in competitive global markets.

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International Business BA/BSc

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Study of how businesses operate across borders, exploring global markets, international strategy, cultural differences, and the challenges of managing organisations in a rapidly changing global economy.

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Management BA/BSc

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Study of how organisations and teams are led, structured, and developed, focusing on decision-making, strategy, people management, and the dynamic challenges of modern workplaces.

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Business Administration BA/BSc

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Study of how organisations are structured and managed, focusing on business operations, leadership, strategic planning, and the coordination of key functions that keep companies running effectively.

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Business Management BA/BSc

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Study of how organisations operate, make decisions, and create value, exploring key functions such as leadership, strategy, marketing, finance, people management, and operations.

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Modern Languages BA

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Study of one or more modern languages alongside the cultures, histories, and societies in which they are spoken, developing advanced communication skills and intercultural understanding.

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History BA

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Study of past societies, cultures, events, and ideas, exploring how people lived, how power worked, and how historical change shapes the world today.

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Philosophy BA

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Study of the fundamental questions and ideas that shape human thought, exploring concepts such as knowledge, morality, consciousness, reality, and the nature of human existence.

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Modern Languages & Translation BA

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Study of one or more modern languages alongside the theory and practice of translation, exploring how meaning moves across cultures and how language shapes communication in a global world.

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Linguistics BA/BSc

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Study of language as a system, exploring how it is structured, learned, used, and changes over time, and what it reveals about the mind, society, and human communication.

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Comparative Literature BA

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Study of literature across different languages, cultures, periods, and genres, exploring how stories travel, transform, and connect across global contexts.

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