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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X109
Education with Foundation Year
Edge Hill UniversityOrmskirk, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the BA (Hons) Education with Foundation Year at Edge Hill University. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Embark on a journey that explores how UK education has evolved. Studying for an education degree with us, you’ll look at the entire system, from early years to advanced study at degree level. Intrigued about how our school systems came to be? International tuition fees are £9,535 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Year: Academic Skills and Learning Approaches
History of UK Education Systems
Sociology of Education and Society
Philosophy of Education and Values
Psychology of Learning and Development
Comparative Education: Europe and Global Perspectives
Education Policy and Contemporary Practice
Education Placement and Reflective Practice
UCAS Code:X109
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,535
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£38,140
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £19,000 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
96%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
95%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
99%Organisation and management
94%Learning resources
96%Student voice
96%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University offers Education with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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