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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: XL33

Education Studies and Sociology

University of Worcester
Worcester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,200Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Education Studies and Sociology at University of Worcester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Worcester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Overview Combining Education Studies and Sociology allows you to engage with urgent and key issues facing contemporary society, with a particular focus on matters of social division, inequality, and identity in the context of education. You’ll examine contemporary sociological perspectives and research, acquiring knowledge that will enhance your understanding of education in the 21st century. The joint honours course encourages the pursuit of independent thought and ideas alongside discussion and collaborative working, allowing you to learn from your peers as well as specialist staff. International tuition fees are £17,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Overview
Key features
Why the University of Worcester?
University of the Year finalist
First in the UK for sustained employment
First in the UK for quality education
UCAS Code:XL33
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,600

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 — University of Worcester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£28,000£29,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£26,000
5 years£22,500£26,500£32,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 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

45%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
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
89%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Worcester

University of Worcester offers Education Studies and Sociology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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