Education Studies and Sociology
Queen's University BelfastCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) Education Studies and Sociology at Queen's University Belfast is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This Programme is designed to enable students to gain an understanding of the multi-disciplinary field of Education, and of patterns of social life and social change more broadly. The course structure offers a broad and balanced curriculum of research-informed modules which are firmly rooted in the disciplines of education and sociology. Students will become critical thinkers who can engage with theoretical knowledge and research evidence from education, sociology, and related fields, with relevance to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, both locally and globally. International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £4,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,800
per year
Home Student Fee
£4,750
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
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