Education degree courses and research
Whether teaching in schools or undertaking pedagogic research that influences policy and practice, our degrees prepare you for your educational career
“I gained a wealth of experience in schools and how to handle different teaching scenarios. I learnt from experienced lecturers and was able to develop my confidence and skill to be a class teacher.”
Graduate Lucy was able to develop her teaching skills through successful placements in Devon, Cornwall and Finland
Education degrees can open doors...
“Here you have access to some of best academics in their particular fields. Their networks of international colleagues means that you can have a truly global insight to your area of study.”
This degree has allowed me the space to pursue my interest in outdoor education and delve into gender education. I now step into the worlkd with new perspectives, increased confidence, and a burning desire to continue to learn. I have gained more from this degree than I ever dreamed I would. I cannot recommend it highly enough to do it justice.
Katie, BA (Hons) Education graduate
This experience not only helped me to boost my self-confidence but also made me realise how I was more capable of facing challenges. Being able to choose my own placement related to the career path I wanted has allowed me to not only gain confidence in how I can achieve goals but also expand my knowledge. It allowed me to explore my options, finding different places where I could work and jobs I did not know existed, testing out how comfortable I would be in a role. It has made me more confident in the route I want to go down by having experience in that field.
Nina, BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies student
Meeting all the different lecturers was enjoyable. They've all come from different specialist areas but essentially are all working towards one goal - making us better practitioners when working with children.
Charles, BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies student
Teaching is not for everyone. It is not an easy job, but it is by far one of the most rewarding careers you can go into. I love being a teacher! You can be as creative as you want to teach your children. Studying at Plymouth helped me become so much more independent and adventurous, everyone is so friendly. The Primary Education course is also very good; we had lots of placements to prepare ourselves for the real world and the assignments were always interesting.
Rhiannon, Primary Education graduate
Undergraduate courses
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CertEd Certificate in Education (incorporating the Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)) (Full-time)
If you want a career in further education colleges, adult and community education, work-based training, and public sector organisations, our programme helps ...
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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Full-time)
Take a fresh look at childhood. Explore the theory of children's early years from perspectives including sociology, social psychology, history, and philosoph...
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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Foundation (Full-time)
Take a fresh look at childhood. Explore the theory and reality of children's early years through a variety of perspectives including sociology, social psycho...
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BA (Hons) Education (Full-time)
This course considers education as life wide and lifelong, in work and play. Education transforms lives, and we pride ourselves on offering a course that cre...
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BA (Hons) Education for Sustainability (Full-time)
Are you interested in exploring how quality education can help make a better world; addressing social justice issues and environmental challenges? This cours...
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BA (Hons) Education with Foundation (Full-time)
Educators can have a lasting impact on lives. Whether you want to become a teacher, work in social or care industries, business, the environment or community...
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BA (Hons) Primary Education (2-year fast track) (Full-time)
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and changing lives? Are you interested in working with primary-aged children in schools or other set...
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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Early Childhood Studies (Full-time)
The formative years of a child’s life are fundamental to their future – shaping the cognitive, emotional and social development that shapes our behaviour, un...
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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education (Full-time)
Do you dream of shaping a better, more just world? Educators can inspire lasting change, and this degree equips you to understand the challenges and drive th...
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Postgraduate taught programmes
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MClinEd Clinical Education (Full-time, Part-time route available)
Are you a doctor, dentist or other healthcare professional seeking to develop your role as a teacher, trainer, supervisor or mentor? This programme builds yo...
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MA Education (Full-time, Part-time route available)
Our MA Education programme focuses on educational practice using methods of practice-related inquiry. Building on our recognised excellence in postgraduate t...
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PGCE (incorporating the Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)) (Full-time)
If you are considering a career in further education colleges, adult and community education, work-based training, and public sector organisations, our progr...
Research opportunities
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PhD Education (Full-time, Part-time route available)
This PhD allows you to join a vibrant research community where you can explore a question about formal or informal education and learning that interests you,...
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EdD Professional Doctorate in Education (Part-time)
If you are responsible for leading learning in your organisation, whether it’s a school, college, higher education institution or as an educator in the publi...
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EdD Professional Doctorate in Education (Part-time)
If you are responsible for leading learning in a school, college or higher education institution whether in the public or private sector, or if you are invol...
Our research expertise
Our researchers explore how and why people learn at every stage of life, from babies to the very old.
They conduct research in nurseries, schools, colleges and universities, but also in multiple informal contexts: in the home, at work, in nature, in the community, in arts and leisure and in volunteering and activism.
