Start your career in education
Explore our degrees and change children's lives
Society is crying out for professionals who can give generations of children the best start in life and play a key part in shaping their early education.
University College Birmingham, located in the UK's buzzing second city, is a centre of excellence for high quality higher education and our education degrees will give you all the skills you need to become a highly-qualified practitioner in a range of settings.
We have dedicated early years facilities, plus you will be taught by experts with vast experience, complete with placement opportunities to put your skills into practice.
When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. We were regional winners for student support at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, as voted for by students, demonstrating our commitment to the student experience.
Apply through Clearing
If you haven't yet secured a university place, you can apply to us through Clearing, right up until October.
How does a free £5k to help fund your studies sound?
At University College Birmingham, we believe the cost of living shouldn’t hold you back. That's why we’re giving all UK full-time undergraduate students starting in September 2025 £5,000 each to support expenses like food, bills, and transport. It's completely free, with no need to pay it back.
Explore our education degree courses
The beauty of studying an education degree at University College Birmingham is that we are highly vocational, meaning there are many practical elements on your course, with plenty of opportunities for real, industry experience. Discover more about our education courses and what your studies will look like below and apply on the course page to see if we can make you an offer.
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
Working in the early childhood sector allows you to help shape the most formative period of a child’s life. Featuring key industry-recognised standards for g…
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Primary Education Studies BA (Hons) (Accelerated)
Dream of becoming a teacher? This accelerated education course enables you to earn a full undergraduate degree in just two years, offering a…
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Childhood and Education Studies BA (Hons) (Online)
Do you want a childhood education degree that offers the flexibility of distance learning? This online degree course will enable you to buil…
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Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in schools and guiding others through their educational journeys? Are you intrigued by the application o…
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Sports Coaching and Education BA (Hons)
Our sports coaching and education degree is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sport and education,…
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“I work with some very vulnerable young people and I credit this university for equipping me with the tools to thrive in what has been a challenging, but extremely fulfilling, role. My degree has an epic team of lecturers who are qualified and greatly experienced in all of them."
Reasons to study with us
- £200 million investment into campuses, equipment and resources
- City centre location - surrounded by booming businesses, gorgeous green spaces and vibrant nightlife. Plus, there's a magnificent mix of cultures right on your doorstep and fantastic connections to the rest of the UK and the world
- Network of 1,000 employer contacts to provide valuable placements and excellent careers guidance through HIRED
- Award-winning support (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024)
Don't just take our word for it. Join our next open day and see for yourself.
Community and support
Our community is diverse and inclusive, helping you forge lifelong friendships, find your people through clubs and societies and build a home away from home.
We also have award-winning support, with expert teams on hand for you to to access everything from academic writing support to help with your health and wellbeing. Our top priority is ensuring you have no barriers to study.
Get to know us
Join our upcoming Clearing Open Day on August 16th and learn what it's like to study with us. Our friendly student ambassadors will show you around the facilities and tell you all about student life at University College Birmingham.