Education (BSc)

Each year you'll take 7 single modules plus a double module that runs across both semesters. We use small-group teaching and a personal tutor system to provide a supportive and friendly environment.

Your studies will include formal class time in lectures, seminars, workshops and practical sessions, as well as independent work, such as directed study, reading, assessment preparation and revision.

With our ‘Critical Observations’ modules you can visit schools and colleges and gain valuable experience. You’ll organise your own visits and we’ll provide advice and guidance.

You can choose optional modules from other subject areas. You can even learn a new language.

We offer a range of interdisciplinary modules, including 'Business Skills', 'Life in the Cosmos' or 'Understanding Modern China'. These are a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and create an impressive CV.

There is also the option to study a minor subject alongside your main degree.

Year 1 overview

You’ll take compulsory modules that will introduce you to a broad range of topics in education, including:

• Contemporary Education Issues

• Introduction to Teachers and Teaching

• Education in Other Countries

• Special Educational Needs

Year 2 overview

You’ll take a compulsory module to develop your knowledge and understanding of research methods in education.

You’ll choose your remaining modules from a wide range, including:

• Employability

• Adult Learners and Learning

• Leading and Managing in Education

• Early Years Education: Critical Observations

• Cognitive Psychology in Education

• Curriculum Design

Year 3 overview

You’ll write a dissertation on a topic of your choice within the field of education. Your dissertation supervisor will help you conduct your independent research, collect data and write up your findings.

You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules, including:

• Advanced Research Methods

• Post-16 Learning: Critical Observations

• Supporting Additional Learning Needs

• Social Justice and Inclusive Education

• Sociology of Education

• Autism Spectrum Disorders

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

How you'll spend your course time:

Academic support

You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor and have access to a senior tutor.

Course leader

Adrian C. Halnan is the course leader.

You’ll graduate with a bachelor's degree in education and a wide range of transferable skills, including:

• analysing results

• communicating effectively

• problem solving

• research methodologies and techniques

• team working

• understanding how people learn

After completing our undergraduate course, our highly employable graduates have pursued careers in:

• educational and community development

• educational welfare

• human resources

• local government

• marketing

• social or educational research

• teaching

Another popular career choice is to enrol on a PGCE (postgraduate certificate in education) and start teacher training. You’ll also be in a great position to continue your studies in education at master's or PhD level.

Careers services at Southampton

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

• work experience schemes

• CV and interview skills and workshops

• networking events

• careers fairs attended by top employers

• a wealth of volunteering opportunities

• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £9,250.
• EU and international students pay £18,520.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.

Find out how to: 

• pay your tuition fees

• calculate your student finances

Extra costs you might have to pay

You’ll be responsible for paying certain costs not covered by the tuition fee. These include:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certification costs

• study abroad and exchange fees

• personal computer or laptop and data storage devices

• books that are not available in the library

• equipment and materials used in projects

• costs related to modules from different courses

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:

• accommodation costs

• living costs

• budgeting advice

Bursaries, scholarships and other funding

If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.

If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.

Get in touch for advice about student money matters.

Scholarships and grants

You may be able to get a scholarship or grant that's linked to your chosen subject area.

We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Support during your course

The Student Services Centre offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.

Funding for international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

When you apply use:

• UCAS course code: X300
• UCAS institution code: S27

Apply for 2021 entry now

What happens after you apply?

We will assess your application on the strength of your:

• predicted grades
• academic achievements
• personal statement
• academic reference

We aim to respond to you within 2 to 6 weeks with a decision about your application.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

If you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course please contact our enquiries team; we're very happy to help.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000