Education Studies BA (Hons)

Passionate about education? Want to inspire across all ages, races and opportunities? You can apply your drive to inspire positive change through education on our Education Studies programme. This innovative course is built around current research and pressing social issues, allowing students to inquire into areas of the subject that truly fascinate them, in fact, the programme has achieved a 100% Student Satisfaction Rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS).<br/><br/>**Course overview**<br/>Study education and learning from a national and global point of view, in vocational and non-vocational education and training and in lifelong learning. Experience a practical placement that provides you with hands-on experience. Be supported by industry-experienced tutors who provide you with a solid academic grounding to complement your practical experience. You’ll study subjects associated with education, teaching and learning, gaining a national and international perspective of education.<br/><br/>Discover the world of social justice, policy and current affairs in the context of education.<br/><br/>**On this course you will...**<br/><br/><br/>- Complete work-based placements, enhancing your academic knowledge and boosting your employability.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop a critical understanding of educational environments and approaches in relation to social justice, social policy and educational diversity.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from an intimate learning environment, including a personal tutor and small class groups.<br/><br/><br/>- Complete research enquiries on educational issues and in educational settings, developing analytical and critical thinking skills.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn flexibly, studying the areas of education that are of interest to you.<br/><br/><br/>**What you will learn**<br/><br/>This programme will develop useful skills for a future working in a range of education settings, including roles such as a learning mentor, teaching assistant, family support worker or museum education officer. Alternatively, if you want to become a Primary School teacher, you can top up your qualifications with a one-year PGCE course to gain Qualified Teacher Status, subject to application.<br/><br/>**Year one**<br/><br/><br/>- Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts<br/><br/><br/>- Learning and Development<br/><br/><br/>- Introduction to Safeguarding in Education<br/><br/><br/>- Educational Environments<br/><br/><br/>- An Introduction to the History and Sociology of Education<br/><br/><br/>- Key Issues in Education Today<br/><br/><br/>**Year two**<br/><br/><br/>- Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 2<br/><br/><br/>- Psychology of Education<br/><br/><br/>- Educational Policy and Context<br/><br/><br/>- Global Childhoods<br/><br/><br/>- Education, Faith and Philosophy<br/><br/><br/>- Planning an Enquiry<br/><br/><br/>**Year three**<br/><br/><br/>- Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 3<br/><br/><br/>- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion<br/><br/><br/>- Educational Leadership and Management<br/><br/><br/>- Current Issues and International Perspectives<br/><br/><br/>- Education and the Media<br/><br/><br/>- Special Study<br/>