Education, BA (Hons)

Ranked 1st in the UK for research impact in Education (REF 2021, Times Higher Education) and 8th overall (The Complete University Guide 2025), this degree equips you to shape education practice and policy across diverse settings, from schools and universities to community, refugee, and arts education. You'll explore a wide range of topics, including curriculum, learning, culture, support for neurodivergent learners, inclusion, equalities, identities, democracy, social justice, global sustainability, and digital education in the AI era. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates history, politics, philosophy, sociology, psychology, and policy, with electives in areas like law and modern languages to customize your studies. Learn from experts in international research, such as education in conflict zones, prisons, children's literacy, and global sustainability teaching.At the University of Sussex, our innovative courses, research, and vibrant campus inspire excellence and global impact, from scientific advancements to policy development. Located on a beautiful green campus near the South Downs National Park and the lively city of Brighton & Hove, with easy access to Gatwick Airport and London, we offer a stimulating environment. Note that this course does not award Qualified Teacher Status; additional qualifications are needed for teaching in state schools in England or Wales. For detailed modules, visit our website.

See the modules you will study by year by going to the following link: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/education-ba