Study Education, Teaching and Childhood Studies at Hull

Be part of the lasting impact that education has on people's lives, from early years to lifelong learning, and prepare for a range of careers in schools, settings and the wider community.

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Make a real difference to the next generation of thinkers, makers and dreamers

Studying in the School of Education will have you joining a vibrant community of students and staff who all share an interest in developing excellent learning opportunities for others.

Studying education opens up a range of career opportunities and possibilities. Whether you have the ambition to be a youth worker, support young people and adults with special educational needs or disabilities, work in schools or travel the world teaching English to speakers of other languages, joining the School of Education can help you expand and explore new horizons.

We have extensive links with hundreds of charities, education-related organisations and schools with our city, the region and beyond. We also have international networks for placement opportunities and as a part of the research our academic staff undertake.

1st in the UK

for value added.¹

600+

That's how many educational organisations we have links to across the UK, meaning we can find a place that suits your needs.

Forest School

Study toward Forest School certification,² which allows you to lead children’s learning experiences in outdoor contexts.

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Our courses offer a range of opportunities. If you are not sure of the direction you want your career to go in you can keep your options open exploring a range of aspects of Education. If you are certain of your career choice we have degrees in very specific areas that will help you head directly towards your ambition.

No matter what you choose to study, you'll be moving one step closer to your future career.

Monika Paluch

"My work placement in Norway was an amazing and wonderful experience, for me and my four-year-old daughter."

Katie Hobson

"Coming to Hull enabled me to learn something I am passionate about, work for some great organisations and volunteer for some brilliant causes."

Beyond the classroom

All our degree programmes include a work-based element. We will support you to find a placement to develop skills to enhance your future career and to see how your University-based learning can make a difference in real-life settings.

There are opportunities for placements in the UK, including locally to Hull, as well as further afield in international settings. We will help you become increasingly reflective so that you can make a positive difference in your future workplace. Education is transformative: it changes people's lives, including your own.

Why Education, Teaching and Childhood Studies at Hull?

Our students learn in fantastic environments such as our Early Years Room, and have access to outstanding facilities like the Brynmor Jones Library and our group learning spaces.

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Early Years Room

Develop practical skills in our on-campus simulated early years learning environment. This engaging, inclusive space incorporates a range of resources and technology.

Brynmor Jones Library

Our seven-storey library is a superb learning space. As well as more than a million books, there’s a variety of study areas, over 400 open-access PCs and one amazing view.

Group Lecture Room

Collaborate in group learning rooms in the Brynmor Jones Library, equipped with a large screen, plug sockets and plenty of space.

Tailor your journey

Education Studies: optional pathways

Our BA Education Studies programme offers opportunities to tailor your degree through our optional pathways and build your experience through work placements and project based learning.

Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI) centres on the exclusion, discrimination, and barriers to learning through the restructuring of cultures, policies and practices.

Youth and Community Work (YCW) gives you the opportunity to gain an honours degree and the professional JNC qualification in Youth Work.

In Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), you’ll develop and integrate key English language teaching and academic knowledge alongside practical and varied community-based teaching experience.

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Training for teachers

Two-year degree courses

Our innovative two-year Primary / Secondary Teaching Studies degrees provide an opportunity to gain your first degree while focusing on your future ambition of becoming a teacher. This is ideal if you're convinced you want to teach, if you're thinking of changing your career, or if you're looking to gain a specialist first degree.

Develop your understanding of learning and teaching, gaining an in-depth knowledge of curriculum subjects. Learn about children’s and young people’s development and needs, and gain valuable experience in school and educational settings.

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Education is ranked joint 1st in the UK for value added. The Guardian University Rankings 2026.

Available to students who evidence core competencies and complete the required placement hours.