Education courses
Our undergraduate Education degrees hone your professional skills so that you can thrive in a range of careers, including teaching. Successful completion of many of these courses leads to a guaranteed interview for our Primary and Secondary PGCEs.
#7 in the UK
for Student-Staff Ratio in Education (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
University of the Year for Social Inclusion
(Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)
Our courses
Early Childhood Studies
BA (Hons)
Gain a deep understanding of the care, development and learning of infants and young children.
Related careers:
- Community organisations
- Local authorities
- Charities
- Museums, art galleries and libraries
- Non-government organisations (NGOs)
On successful completion, you'll be offered a guaranteed interview for our Primary and Early Years PGCE course.
Education
BA (Hons)
Develop professional skills through work placements and research projects focused on real-world problems.
Related careers:
- Managerial and advisory roles in schools
- Non-government organisations (NGOs)
- Museum and heritage organisations
- Local government policy development
- Rehabilitation services
- Prison education
Education [Accelerated]
BA (Hons)
Begin your education career after just two years of study with our accelerated degree.
Related careers:
- School sector
- Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)
- Museum/heritage organisations
- Local government
- Rehabilitation services
- Prison education
Education: Primary and Early Years
BA (Hons)
A specialised Bachelor's degree in Primary Education that prepares you for a PGCE in Primary and Early Years.
Related careers:
- Teaching (following a teacher training degree such as a PGCE)
- Advisory roles that inform policy and practice
On successful completion, you'll be offered a guaranteed interview for our Primary and Early Years PGCE course.
Educational Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Explore educational policy and practice through the lens of psychology in order to create change.
Related careers:
- Educational researcher
- School psychologist
- College counsellor
- Community, social and public service teacher
Early Childhood Studies
BA (Hons)
Gain a deep understanding of the care, development and learning of infants and young children.
Related careers:
- Community organisations
- Local authorities
- Charities
- Museums, art galleries and libraries
- Non-government organisations (NGOs)
On successful completion, you'll be offered a guaranteed interview for our Primary and Early Years PGCE course.
Education
BA (Hons)
Develop professional skills through work placements and research projects focused on real-world problems.
Related careers:
- Managerial and advisory roles in schools
- Non-government organisations (NGOs)
- Museum and heritage organisations
- Local government policy development
- Rehabilitation services
- Prison education
Education [Accelerated]
BA (Hons)
Begin your education career after just two years of study with our accelerated degree.
Related careers:
- School sector
- Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)
- Museum/heritage organisations
- Local government
- Rehabilitation services
- Prison education
Education: Primary and Early Years
BA (Hons)
A specialised Bachelor's degree in Primary Education that prepares you for a PGCE in Primary and Early Years.
Related careers:
- Teaching (following a teacher training degree such as a PGCE)
- Advisory roles that inform policy and practice
On successful completion, you'll be offered a guaranteed interview for our Primary and Early Years PGCE course.
Educational Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Explore educational policy and practice through the lens of psychology in order to create change.
Related careers:
- Educational researcher
- School psychologist
- College counsellor
- Community, social and public service teacher
Combined Secondary Education courses
You can study Secondary Education alongside your chosen academic subject and gain real teaching experience before you embark on your PGCE. We offer:
- Education Secondary and Biology
- Education Secondary and Creative Computing
- Education Secondary and Drama
- Education Secondary and English Literature
- Education Secondary and Geography
- Education Secondary and History
On successful completion, you'll be offered a guaranteed interview for one of our PGCE Secondary courses.
Hear from our Education students
“I have truly realised my potential”
The course is about so much more than teaching – it taught me about children holistically – how to think about the whole child...
In the final year of my degree, I achieved things I never thought possible, and I feel I have truly realised my potential.
How to become a teacher
The qualifications you need for a career in teaching depend on where you want to teach and at what level. To teach in primary and secondary schools in England, you need a degree and qualified teacher status (QTS).
Learn how to become a teacher or explore our teacher training courses.
Why study at Bath Spa?
You’ll be taught at Newton Park, set in acres of idyllic English countryside. You'll benefit from access to a wide range of excellent facilities, including our Commons building, specialist Education resources and dedicated subject Librarian.
Whether you prefer accommodation in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits.
Whatever you need, our Student Wellbeing Services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of 24/7 services, as well as long-term support.
From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.
Our libraries offer a range of specialist Education subject resources. You'll also have access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning.
Visiting us is the best way to find out whether Bath Spa is the right university for you.
- Meet our students and staff
- Tour our facilities and accommodation
- Learn more about your chosen course
You’ll be taught at Newton Park, set in acres of idyllic English countryside. You'll benefit from access to a wide range of excellent facilities, including our Commons building, specialist Education resources and dedicated subject Librarian.
Whether you prefer accommodation in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits.
Whatever you need, our Student Wellbeing Services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of 24/7 services, as well as long-term support.
From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.
Our libraries offer a range of specialist Education subject resources. You'll also have access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning.
Visiting us is the best way to find out whether Bath Spa is the right university for you.
- Meet our students and staff
- Tour our facilities and accommodation
- Learn more about your chosen course