Education Studies with optional pathway in SEND or TESOL BA (Hons)

Gain a broad understanding of education from early years to lifelong learning before pursing a career in teaching or education more widely. You will benefit from a strong focus on social equality, international learning opportunities and the chance to take a specialist pathway. <br/><br/>WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?<br/>Education at Derby has been ranked in the Top 30 in The Guardian University Guide 2022<br/>Tailor your degree to your career aspirations by choosing one of our pathways in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)<br/>Broaden your educational horizons on one of our exciting international fieldtrips: our students have travelled as far afield as The Gambia, Morocco and Poland<br/>Gain valuable practical experience on work placements which will strengthen your CV<br/>Consider different aspects of education in a range of settings, within and outside school <br/><br/>IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?<br/>You will benefit from a strong focus on social equality, international learning opportunities and the chance to take a specialist pathway in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). <br/><br/>HOW YOU WILL LEARN<br/>You will be taught using a variety of methods from directed study, lectures, seminars, and tutorials. If you choose not to follow a pathway you will still be undertaking a 12-day work placement in an education setting.<br/><br/>OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES<br/>This course has an international focus so we offer exciting opportunities for you to travel abroad. Our programme of international fieldtrips has given our students first-hand experience of education in countries such as Morocco, The Gambia and Poland.<br/><br/>CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY<br/>Our graduates are now enjoying success as higher level teaching assistants, welfare child protection officers, early years practitioners, care assistants, and community learning facilitators.<br/><br/>RELATED COURSES<br/>BA (Hons) Education Studies with Foundation Year<br/>BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability