Aberystwyth University
Education BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Education BA (Hons) and other courses in Education at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.

Overall student satisfaction
97 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Education

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Education at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £16000 £19000
25-75 percentile range £15000 - £27000 £11500 - £20000 £14000 - £25500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Education

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22820 £18460 £20799
25-75 percentile range £17528 - £26934 £13130 - £23882 £14555 - £27277

Course Description

The BA Education at Aberystwyth University seeks to develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of education in differing contexts and a wide variety of schools, educational settings and post-16 providers. This degree will provide relevant subject knowledge and professional skills, coupled with a range of educational experiences, which will give you the opportunity to experience employment in a range of professional roles related to education. The BA Education degree has an emphasis on learner support, special educational needs, and classroom practices, with a range of specialist modules in these areas. This degree is also a pathway to entry onto PGCE Primary teacher education programmes. Also, as long as you meet the entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for Primary PGCE at Aberystwyth. The purpose of this degree is:

  • To provide an opportunity to develop an understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with Education ;

  • To enable students to critically engage with the key issues and current research in Education;

  • To enable students to critically reflect on and manage their own learning and performance;

  • To provide students with an opportunity to acquire the employability skills and personal attributes and values that are necessary for employment, training, or further education.

This degree is taught over three years. In your first year you will explore areas such as the theory and principles surrounding the learner and the learning environment; the technology and tolls that are used within teaching and learning; effective classroom practices and teaching skills. In your second year your options may include the importance of safeguarding and professional practice; how to support learners with complex needs; the policies and perspectives of learning differences in inclusion. Your final year will be made up of the following: the role of assessment in education; teaching methods; children's rights and the final year dissertation project.

Employability is at the core of this degree. During your degree you will have the opportunity to undertake work experience placements in the following modules: The Learner and the Learning Environment, Working with Children and during your dissertation module. The University also operates the Year in Industry Scheme. Students wishing to complete a year in industry may do so between the second and third year of studying. This degree will allow all graduates to apply for a PGCE in Primary Education. Other graduates from the School of Education have explored careers in:

  • Social Care;

  • Nursing;

  • Speech therapy;

  • Social work;

  • Child welfare;

  • Play therapy;

  • The Leisure industry;

  • Child Law;

  • Childhood research.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Education BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University

35% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
25% Customer service occupations
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Sales occupations

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements, and all qualifications that you have already gained, or are working towards, will be considered when reviewing your application. We have an inclusive policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications. The entry requirements listed above represent typical offers for some of the most popular qualifications taken by applicants. If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have previously studied) please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office (Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622021; Email: [email protected]) for advice on your eligibility and details of the typical offer you are likely to receive.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
Cambridge English Advanced
Cambridge English Proficiency
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each component.

PTE Academic 62

With minimum scores of 51 in each component.

TOEFL (iBT) 88

With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Education, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Education BA (Hons)

England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
Ireland £9000 year 1
EU £15375 year 1
International £15375 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Aberystwyth University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Aberystwyth University in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #6 
    • #43 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #75 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 24 university rankings of Aberystwyth University

About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.

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