Study education
Prepare for a career in education – whether in the classroom or shaping policy through research
Come to an open day
Explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities.
6 Research-led teaching
Learn from experienced lecturers and tutors who are actively engaged in national and international education research.
6 Beyond the classroom
Explore education in the primary classroom and beyond, gaining insight into diverse learning environments and approaches.
6 Experiential settings
Engage in outdoor learning in Plymouth’s rich marine and moorland settings, connecting theory with practice in real-world landscapes.
Open doors with an education degree
Explore education degrees that blend practical experience, outdoor learning and global perspectives to prepare you for impactful careers in teaching, social care, community work and beyond.
Postgraduate programmes
Take your skills to the next level with postgraduate study that builds on your undergraduate knowledge and enhances your career prospects.
Research opportunities
Join a vibrant research community and contribute to cutting-edge thinking in education and learning.
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 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
This course offers the exact mix of research, reflective practice, and real-world relevance that I’m looking for. I’m especially looking forward to the dissertation, as it will give me the chance to focus on topics that matter deeply to me; whether that’s SEN inclusion, early signs of emotional and behavioural difficulties, or how schools can better support students experiencing trauma.
Holly, MA Education student
Studying at Plymouth helped me become so much more independent and adventurous, everyone is so friendly. The BA (Hons) Primary Education course is very good; we had lots of placements to prepare ourselves for the real world and the assignments were always interesting.
Rhiannon, BA (Hons) Primary Education graduate
Explore our facilities
Based in the Rolle Building, we offer dedicated teaching spaces alongside music production, rehearsal and practice rooms. Beyond this, our education technical facilities range from science laboratories and educational greenhouses to robotics equipment, PE resources, arts and crafts areas and collections of historical artefacts.
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.
Visit us to get a taste of life here at Plymouth
Open days are the best way to get a feel for studying at the University of Plymouth.
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