Why study in education?

Learning is all around us.

From the way our minds develop to the way that society functions, education is an area alive with different paths and possibilities. The way that education moulds young minds and impacts not only what we learn, but how we learn it, is fundamental in understanding the place of education in our communities and in society.

On our courses you will learn what it means to educate and be able to progress into roles delivering education across a range of settings and age groups. You’ll explore theories about childhood, education and learning. You’ll engage with debates about social inequality and social justice. You’ll discover psychological views on human development and how development and learning can be best supported. You’ll discover the philosophies and politics behind education and how education, and the lack of it, shapes our future.

Studying in the School of Education enables you to grow and experiment with your professional ambitions. Through exploration, practical experience and creative methods of assessment you will gain the knowledge and skills needed for a rewarding career.  You’ll be supported by the team to ensure you succeed academically and in your future professional life. 

If you are interested in becoming a teacher, our teaching courses will develop the skills you’ll need to teach in a classroom, as well as enabling you to identify factors that can affect a child’s ability to learn. To learn more about the courses we offer and find out how to start your journey, visit our teaching page.

Hear from Sharon, an assistant head teacher and early years lead, at a Manchester Met partnership school as she explains what she thinks makes a good early years practitioner.

Why Manchester Met?

World-class research

We're recognised as one of the very best universities in the UK for research power in its key strength areas including education, ranking in the top 10 for the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

Extensive partnership network

We work with over 500 regional schools, colleges and educational organisations across the North-West region. This creates opportunities for you to undertake placements and enhance your development.

Innovative educators

Many of our academics are members of the Education and Social Research Institute (ESRI), an inclusive and radical research space.

Academic excellence

Our teaching team has practical experience across a range of educational settings (including schools, youth and community projects, local government and criminal justice) and are engaged in cutting-edge educational research.

Study your way

You may tailor your study to focus on clear pathways towards your future career ambitions, for example, if you want to teach English abroad you can choose a unit related to international education.

Career Prospects

89.7% of graduates in work or doing further study 15 months after the course. Data for courses in education at Manchester Metropolitan University (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020/21 graduates – UK, full-time, first degree respondents. Contains HESA Data © HESA 2023 hesa.ac.uk).

Having a broad overview on the education course helped me to think if teaching was the career path I wanted to choose. Studying this course gives you the knowledge of the broader range of options available - so if teaching isn't something you want to do later on, you can go into many other career pathways.
Amie
BA (Hons) Education Studies graduate (now BA (Hons) Education)
Having a broad overview on the education course helped me to think if teaching was the career path I wanted to choose. Studying this course gives you the knowledge of the broader range of options available - so if teaching isn't something you want to do later on, you can go into many other career pathways.
Amie
BA (Hons) Education Studies graduate (now BA (Hons) Education)