Education Studies and Sociology BA (Hons)
Bishop Grosseteste University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 155 graduates of Education Studies and Sociology BA (Hons) and other courses in Teacher Training at Bishop Grosseteste University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training 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 | £25000 | £23500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £25500 | £18500 - £25000 | £19000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26506 | £24514 | £28116 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24888 - £29177 | £18792 - £27897 | £20130 - £32846 |
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Course Description
Studying Education Studies at BGU will provide you with an excellent understanding of education in its widest sense, nationally and globally, and is a great course if you are interested in a career in teaching or are thinking about working in other education-related areas.
BGU’s Sociology undergraduate degree provides a comprehensive and exciting introduction to the study of all aspects of the social world. The course takes you on a journey from the 19th-century foundations of the discipline through to the social, cultural and political changes that are reshaping our globalising world. Along the way, you’ll see how sociological thinking is crucial for people who want to understand the world around them, whether as students, tuition-fee payers, citizens, employees (or via any of their other social roles).
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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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Education Studies and Sociology BA (Hons) at Bishop Grosseteste University
| 70% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
| 2% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 2% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 2% | Elementary occupations |
| 1% | Protective service occupations |
| 1% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 1% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 1% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Teacher Training
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- The candidate must attain a minimum of 6 in each component of the IELTS test.
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- The candidate must attain a minimum of 5.5 in each component of the IELTS test.
Costs
Tuition Fees Education Studies and Sociology BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £12690 | year 1 |
| International | £12690 | 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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Bishop Grosseteste University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Bishop Grosseteste University in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #52
- #68
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #61
- #73
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About Bishop Grosseteste University
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) was founded in 1862 and is located in the urban surroundings of the cathedral town of Lincoln, England. BGU specialises in training teachers on their PGCE training pathways. Training options range from Foundation Degrees all the way up to PhD level, and all focus on getting their graduates into their desired field of work, whether that be teaching children in primary schools, or teaching specialist subjects at adult education institutions.
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Student composition of Bishop Grosseteste University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bishop Grosseteste University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 1555
- postgraduates:
- 495
- Total:
- 2050
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Education Studies”: 1215 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
