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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X396
Education Studies with Foundation Year
St Mary's University, TwickenhamTwickenham, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,100Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the BA (Hons) Education Studies with Foundation Year at St Mary's University, Twickenham. Based in Twickenham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Do you want to learn more about education? Do you aspire to work with children and young people? Whether your future aspirations include: teaching, SEN and Disabilities and inclusion, educational policy or youth work, it begins with a degree in Education Studies. - A rewarding course exploring issues of education, social justice, equalities and inclusion; - Workshops with industry professionals on key developments in the field; - Work experience placement opportunities including schools, early years, youth and charity settings; - Study abroad options in Europe or the USA in your... International tuition fees are £17,100 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Educational Theory
Child Development and Learning
Social Justice and Inclusive Education
Educational Policy and Systems
Early Years Practice and Pedagogy
Youth Work and Community Engagement
Special Educational Needs and Disability
Research Methods in Education Studies
UCAS Code:X396
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ 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
£17,100
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,400
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 — St Mary's University, Twickenham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £31,000 | £33,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £26,500 | £31,000 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £31,500 | £38,500 | £42,500 |
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▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 48% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
64%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
58%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
94%Assessment and feedback
94%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
88%Student voice
93%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About St Mary's University, Twickenham
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