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Education studies degrees

Education studies at Brighton opens doors to rewarding careers. We also offer a range of professional development courses for those already working in the education sector.

  • 2nd in the UK for education courses – Guardian University Guide 2025.
  • Top 20 in the UK for education graduate prospects – Complete University Guide 2025.
  • UK top 15% for graduate earnings in education and teaching, three years after graduating - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes 2024.
  • In education, 100% of our research impact is assessed as outstanding or very considerable in terms of its reach and significance in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

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Education and teaching degree courses

Our degrees in education studies

Undergraduate degrees

Our full-time education degree courses opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities.

All courses include placement opportunities to put your learning into practice – we'll help you find a work placement to match your career aspirations.

  • Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons)
  • Education BA(Hons)

Professional Practice in Education is aimed at professional practitioners working in formal and informal education, learning, and development settings wishing to develop their academic and research skills. This course is part-time, allowing you to study for a degree while you are working.

  • Professional Practice in Education BA(Hons)

Postgraduate degrees

Our Education MA is designed to take your learning and career to the next stage. It also provides a comprehensive foundation for further study at doctoral level and high-level research-based and research-informed practice.

  • Education MA

The University of Brighton has a strong history in doctoral degrees in education including professional doctorates and PhD.

  • PhD in Education
The course gives you a wide range of knowledge which allows you to go down any education route - it keeps doors open for you.

Natasha, Education BA(Hons)

Why study education at Brighton?

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Focus on your interests

Our courses can be tailored to your own areas of interests and professional development needs and you’ll be encouraged to explore new ideas, perspectives and world views extending beyond teaching and learning.

Visiting guest speakers will introduce you to new educational topics, and challenge your critical reflection and understanding.

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Placement opportunities

Our undergraduate courses offer a wide variety of  placement opportunities which help you to develop key skills and put your learning into practice. Placements will enable you to explore different career paths and help you to decide what you might want to do when you graduate.

Past students have spent placements in settings such as international schools, youth centres, the police force, community and charity organisations.

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Learn from the experts

You will be taught by a highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic research active team with an outstanding national reputation and comprehensive research profile that informs course content.

Research and professional expertise and interests are hugely varied across the team and tutors harness their passion and enthusiasm in support of their students.

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Take a tour of our facilities

Our specialist Curriculum Centre
on the Falmer campus houses more than 30,000 resources, spanning all the subjects in the national curriculum. The collection includes games, DVDs, CD-ROMs, pictures, charts, education packs and an extensive collection of children’s books.

The Falmer library also houses an extensive array of literature and resources related to education studies.

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After graduation

Education studies at Brighton significantly enhances prospects, opening doors to further study as well as professional employment. 100% of our Early Childhood Education and Care graduates go on to work or further study within 15 months after the course (Graduate Outcomes Survey).

Many of our undergraduate students choose to stay with us after graduation, securing places on our PGCE and MA course as the next step towards their career in education.

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Career success

Graduates leave confident, articulate, highly skilled and well equipped to contribute as professionals in a wide range of educational roles, in the UK and beyond.

Our postgraduate routes will further your professional development, allow you to progress your expertise within the field of education and enhance your employability for leadership roles.

What jobs can you do with an education studies degree or masters?

Your specialist knowledge and skills will be attractive to a wide range of employers. There are many career paths you can pursue including settings such as schools, local authorities, the police force, museums and welfare services.

You'll learn many transferable skills during your studies for roles outside the sector too.

10 jobs you could do with an education studies degree course or masters include:

  • Teaching
  • Publishing
  • Youth worker
  • Museum education officer
  • Special educational needs coordinator or assistant
  • Learning mentor
  • Education consultant
  • Family support worker
  • Work placement coordinator
  • Nursery worker.

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If you have a question about these courses, our enquiries team will be happy to help.

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Education Research Excellence Group 

Brighton has a long-standing history of research in education expertise that underpins all its courses.

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Many students have successfully pursued doctoral degrees in Education at the University of Brighton.

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