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UndergraduateFoundation DegreeUCAS: X300

Education Studies

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Keighley, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,000Per Year (Home)
£9,000Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the FD Education Studies at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Based in Keighley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Studying Education Studies at University Centre Leeds (Keighley College) gives you a supportive, hands-on learning experience that builds your confidence and prepares you for a variety of careers in education. You’ll learn through interactive sessions, practical workshops, group projects, and personalised tutorials - all designed to help you grow at your own pace. At Level 4, you’ll develop a strong foundation in educational theory and practice. Home/uk fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Educational Theory and Practice
Safeguarding and Child Protection in Educational Settings
Inclusive Teaching and Special Educational Needs
Behaviour Management and Classroom Dynamics
Digital Technologies in Modern Education
STEAM and English Facilitation Skills
Contemporary Issues in Education
Research Methods and Future-Focused Learning
UCAS Code:X300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,500£17,500£20,000
5 years£16,000£22,500£26,500

UK subject average: £22,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£22,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£22,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

70%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
55%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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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