Education BA (Hons)

Our BA in Education combines the theoretical understanding and practical application of education with its influence on individuals and society. You will explore its historical evolution, contemporary issues, and how professionals operate in the education sector, from policy making to teaching. You will become an independent researcher, with the ability to critically analyse and communicate effectively, building valuable skills for a career in education, teaching or related fields.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- No. 1 in the UK. Britains best university, ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)<br/><br/><br/>- Global Top 300 for Education (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)<br/><br/><br/>- Work placement opportunities – network with professionals and build key transferable skills, preparing you for employment<br/><br/><br/>- Discover diverse cultures through an International Year at a partner university across the globe <br/><br/><br/>Education at Keele explores the nature of learning as well as core elements including policy, teaching and practice. You will actively engage with discussions around various topics such as psychological, sociological and cultural influences in education, and consider how these may evolve in the future. You will explore key issues and challenges associated with teaching and learning at different levels, such as primary and secondary.<br/><br/>You will learn to critically evaluate what education means to individuals and to consider important scenarios around the roles and responsibilities of teachers. You will explore how children learn and analyse contemporary assessment methods. With this, youll consider key factors such as age, the support a student may receive in a range of educational settings, as well as the influence of technology that plays a crucial role in their learning.<br/><br/>The programme aims to develop your critical thinking skills and awareness of how this sector operates. You will become familiar with the communication between students and teachers as well as the collaboration between professionals in the workplace. You will explore the ways in which teaching is delivered and consider classroom behaviour amongst students and how they learn.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.