Education Studies BA (Hons)

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About This Programme

Theory and practice of education — preparation for teaching, policy, and education leadership careers.

Course Highlights

Explores learning, equity, inclusion and education policy and practice.
Professional practice in educational settings and a research dissertation.
A strong foundation for teaching, education leadership and postgraduate study.
A UK Middlesex University honours degree completed in three years at the Dubai campus.

What You'll Study

Taught on campus, full-time over three years, totalling 120 credits per year.

Year 1

Learning, history, equity and literacy in education.

Psychological Approaches to Learning30 credits
Historical and Contemporary Issues in Education30 credits
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Educational Contexts30 credits
Literacy, Language and Learning Through the Lifespan30 credits

Year 2

Research, social justice and professional practice.

Researching Lives: Social Investigation in the Contemporary World30 credits
Education for Social Justice30 credits
Developing Professional Practice in Educational Settings30 credits
Curriculum Studies: Primary Education30 credits

Year 3

Dissertation and childhood studies, with options.

Dissertation Module for Education Studies30 credits
Childhood, Youth and Families in Context30 credits

Plus optional modules, for example:

Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion30 credits
Social and Emotional Aspects of Teaching and Learning30 credits
Creativity and the Arts in Education30 credits
Comparative Education and Children's Rights in a Global Context30 credits

Entry Requirements

A Level: BBC at A Level (typically two to three subjects).

English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

CBSE / ISC / State Board: minimum 65% overall. Applicants holding only GCSEs can progress via the one-year International Foundation Programme.

Careers

Graduates move into educational administration, management and research, policy, learning support and teaching (with further teacher training), across schools and training organisations.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), and by Dubai's KHDA. The degree is awarded by Middlesex University in the UK (QAA-reviewed).

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

BBC at A Level, or 65% overall in CBSE/ISC

Duration

3 years

Qualification

BA (Hons)

Subject Area

Education

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 64,557/yr

Annual tuition is AED 64,557 (inclusive of VAT), around AED 193,671 for the full three-year degree. All students receive a minimum 10% academic scholarship, with further scholarships and grants available.

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