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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X301
Education Studies with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the BA (Hons) Education Studies with Foundation Year at University of Derby. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you. Education at Derby has been ranked 2nd for teaching (National Student Survey 2025) and Top 5 for student voice (National Student Survey 2025). International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 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, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Academic Skills
Introduction to Education Studies
Education and Society
Child Development and Learning
Inclusive Education and SEND
Educational Psychology
Global Perspectives in Education
Work-Based Learning and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:X301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DDD |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ 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
£16,900
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,600
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £16,000 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £17,500 | £23,500 | £29,500 |
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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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
70%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
97%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Derby
University of Derby offers Education Studies with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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