Develop the knowledge and experience for classroom roles and a range of education-focused careers.
Study how education intersects with sociology, policy, globalisation, technology, and social justice.
Whether you're passionate about environmental change, inclusive learning environments, inspiring leadership, literature, or historical understanding, you’ll develop specialist expertise that sets you apart in the job market.
Alongside academic knowledge, you’ll build practical experience through volunteering, placements, and community engagement.
This course offers five specialist pathways:
English (UCAS code X305/X310, taught in Cambridge): explore writing and texts that span a range of time periods and genres. Available for September 2027 entry.
History (UCAS code X306/X311, taught in Cambridge): critically engage with key periods in time and develop the skills and competencies needed to explore them. Available for September 2027 entry.
Sustainability (UCAS code X307/X312, taught in Cambridge): critically engage with key topics to understand the importance of environmental sustainability in different educational contexts.
Inclusive Practice (UCAS code X308/X313, taught in Chelmsford): gain the knowledge and competencies to develop and lead inclusive initiatives in different educational contexts.
Leadership and Management (UCAS code X309/X314, taught in Chelmsford): gain the knowledge and competencies to tackle the complex task of leading organisations. Available for September 2027 entry.
Deputy Head of School Dr Paula Daines explains how our new BA (Hons) Education will help you shape the future of education.
Why ARU?
Study at a university with 20 years + experience of training education professionals
Develop the skills and qualities to work in a range of professions associated with education, development and care of children, young people and adults.
You’ll also gain an understanding of educational systems and policies at local, national, and international levels, and the factors that impact human learning and development and influence educational outcomes and practices.
As a graduate, you'll find opportunities in many different settings that require a high standard of behaviour and ethical values.
With further training you could progress to teaching, or other roles within the education sector. You may choose to work in policy or leadership roles or, like us, train future educators.
You might continue on to a Masters course, such as a PGCE or one of our MA Education degrees, which include options to specialise in leadership and management, SEND, and Montessori settings. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship to get 20% off your fees.
We want you to be a step ahead when you graduate, so we offer:
We’re here to help you develop your CV and find that all-important role after graduation. Our Employability Service offers tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, help to complete job applications, and much more. You’ll have 24/7 access to an online Careers Centre too, which is packed with useful resources.
The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
A foundation year prepares you for the rest of your course, and focuses on general skills such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. We'll also start to look at some more subject-specific topics.
You’ll show your knowledge and understanding through a range of creative methods that allow you to connect your developing understanding in the discipline of your choice to your learning about educational contexts. These include digital scrapbooks, reflective journals and presentation tasks, as well as more traditional forms of assessment such as essays.
Join our community and benefit from our network of primary schools: observe teaching, create lesson plans and activities for children, and make connections between theory and practice by spending time in our partner schools.
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Notes
A maximum of 8 UCAS Tariff points may come from the Extended Project qualification at Grade B or above.
If you have already achieved your Access to HE results and are unsure if we can consider you, please contact us.
Please note that in order to progress onto a Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training programme after this course, you will be required to have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade A*-C.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
You can find out more about the admissions process at ARU, including what happens after you apply and the different types of offer we may make.
We may automatically offer you a place at ARU if you meet any of these criteria:
are a care leaver or care experienced
have a declared disability
are from certain postcodes
provide unpaid care for another person
are currently, or were, in receipt of free school meals during secondary education
are a Service Child, where a parent or carer currently serves in the UK Armed Forces
participated in an approved activity in preparation for entry to higher education
attended a secondary school that had a Progress 8 score of average, below average or well below average
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
You can find out more about the admissions process at ARU, including what happens after you apply and the different types of offer we may make.
We may automatically offer you a place at ARU if you meet any of these criteria:
are a care leaver or care experienced
have a declared disability
are from certain postcodes
provide unpaid care for another person
are currently, or were, in receipt of free school meals during secondary education
are a Service Child, where a parent or carer currently serves in the UK Armed Forces
participated in an approved activity in preparation for entry to higher education
attended a secondary school that had a Progress 8 score of average, below average or well below average
£9,535UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)
An update on tuition fees for 2026-27
The fee of £9,535 quoted for UK students starting in 2026-27 is an indicative fee based on the current maximum regulated tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year.
The University’s policy is to charge the maximum regulated tuition fee as set by the Government. The Government has advised that the regulated fee cap for full-time undergraduate courses taught in the 2026-27 academic year will be increasing in line with inflation.
The exact amount of the maximum regulated tuition fee set by the Government hasn’t been confirmed yet.
We expect confirmation of this in the coming weeks at which point the fee for the 2026-27 academic year will be updated.
Paying your tuition fees If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.
If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.
Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.
£9,535UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)
An update on tuition fees for 2026-27
The fee of £9,535 quoted for UK students starting in 2026-27 is an indicative fee based on the current maximum regulated tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year.
The University’s policy is to charge the maximum regulated tuition fee as set by the Government. The Government has advised that the regulated fee cap for full-time undergraduate courses taught in the 2026-27 academic year will be increasing in line with inflation.
The exact amount of the maximum regulated tuition fee set by the Government hasn’t been confirmed yet.
We expect confirmation of this in the coming weeks at which point the fee for the 2026-27 academic year will be updated.
Paying your tuition fees If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.
If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.
Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.
Our Money Advice Service is on hand if you’d like to chat about living costs, budgets and managing your money. You can also find out more about student finance at one of our Open Days.
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries, which provide extra financial support while you’re at university.
If you're eligible for a scholarship, you'll generally receive it automatically – there's no need to apply.
Our campus employment bureau, ARU Temps, can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies (including any time you may spend on placements). It's a great chance to enhance your CV and boost your income while you study.
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Dr Paula Daines
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