Education Studies with Foundation Year

100% of our Education Studies students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

Explore how education works and how it can be a force for change with a degree in Education Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University. If you're curious about how people learn, who decides what we learn, and how education impacts society, then embark on this multi-disciplinary and employability-focused course.

What you’ll learn
• Analyse key educational theories and apply them to real-world learning environments and social challenges.



• Reflect on your own beliefs and values whilst critically evaluating diverse perspectives on education and society.



• Engage in academic, professional, and community settings, building strong communication, collaboration, and global awareness.



• Evaluate the role of digital technologies in education, considering their impact on inclusion, access, and sustainability.



• Apply specialist theories, concepts, and methods to complex problems and real-world situations in complex contexts.



You’ll study learning in schools and beyond, drawing on psychology, sociology, philosophy, and policy. This interdisciplinary degree will prepare you for careers in education, special educational needs (SEN), policy, youth work, social care, and more.

Whether you want to support learners, shape policy, or drive change in your community, this Education Studies degree will help you build the confidence and skills to make a real impact.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.

CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.

With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.

Click register interest now to secure your place at CCCU this September.