Education Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

<strong>Do you want to learn more about education? Do you aspire to work with children and young people? Whether your future aspirations include: teaching, SEN and Disabilities and inclusion, educational policy or youth work, it begins with a degree in Education Studies.</strong><br/><br/><br/>• A rewarding course exploring issues of education, social justice, equalities and inclusion;<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Workshops with industry professionals on key developments in the field;<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work experience placement opportunities including schools, early years, youth and charity settings;<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study abroad options in Europe or the USA in your second year.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Throughout the degree, you will be taught using real-world case studies that are relevant to education. Youll explore the value and purpose of education and address key issues such as social justice and educational/social disadvantage. <br/><br/>The degree will equip you with a range of transferable skills that are highly valued by all employers.<br/><br/>You will be able to choose modules that include work experience opportunities. These placements will allow you to gain practical insights and apply what you learn to a professional setting.<br/><br/><strong>How the degree is taught</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You will be taught using real-world case studies that are relevant to education.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will engage with issues of social justice and inclusion in education throughout the programme.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You have opportunities to gain experience in our work base learning modules in education and community settings.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will also attend workshops with industry professionals who will discuss key developments in the profession.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You can participate in field trips and industry visits to help you think about your academic and professional goals.<br/><br/><br/><br/>There are opportunities to attend field trips in our modules to give real-life context to your studies, linking the theory you learn to the world of work. There are also opportunities to study abroad in your second year - enabling you to gain international insights into your studies.<br/><br/><strong>About the Foundation Year</strong><br/>Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.<br/><br/><strong>Why St Mary’s?</strong><br/>You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.