Undergraduate courses in Education, Children and Teaching

Top 5 for Education

Guardian University Guide 2025

Real-world experience

Learn from staff whose teaching experience spans the whole sector from pre-school to university

Industry-leading facilities

Our award-winning £4.4m Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School features a 10-hectare Nature Reserve

Whether you want to train as a teacher or specialise in another educational field, our next level teaching and personalised learning can help you succeed.

Study the Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status degree and you’ll be qualified to teach in primary and early years settings as soon as you graduate. We also offer degrees in Early Childhood Studies and Education Studies, which you can tailor to suit your interests, specialising in special educational needs, for example, mental health or sustainable education.

At the Institute of Education, we will support you at every stage of your professional journey. Our department bring both academic excellence and extensive real-world experience to your teaching, from working as primary school teachers and headteachers to advanced skills teachers and numeracy consultants. You’ll also get plenty of hands-on experience through our network of schools, nurseries and colleges, building your confidence and skills to get you work-ready.

Courses

Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)

Optional pathways in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Education for Our Sustainable World, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Study options
Full-time

Education Studies BA (Hons)

Optional pathways in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Education for Our Sustainable World, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Study options
Full-time
I enjoyed the creative element of my course. We learnt about forest schools and parks and did an activity day in the nature reserve.
Imogen Belicki

Education Studies BA (Hons)

Features

Media - League Tables story

University climbs up the League Tables

Staffordshire University has welcomed its improvement in two major League Tables – one of which recognises its commitment to social diversity.
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Gabrielle “Steps Up” to teach next generation

An aspiring primary school teacher who thought that university was “out of reach” is celebrating after her own return to the classroom.
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Class act: Mum and daughter with teaching ambitions graduate

A mum and daughter from Stoke-on-Trent are both set to become teachers after graduating together from Staffordshire University

Blog: 8 reasons to study early childhood education

Welcome to our blog post! In this post we’re highlighting some of the key reasons why studying early childhood education is a fantastic choice.

Blog: What can you do with an early childhood studies degree?

Early Childhood Studies course leader, Amanda Tayler, talks you through what you can do with an early childhood studies degree.
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From classroom friends to aspiring teachers

Two college classmates are both heading to Staffordshire University to pursue their dream of becoming teachers

Our friendly enquiries team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about your course, life at University of Staffordshire and much more.

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Research Excellence Framework 2021

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