Education, Digital Learning and Technology (with placement) BA (Hons)

*Why Education, Digital Learning and Technology BA (Hons) (with placement) *<br/><br/>This course explores how digital technology is transforming education across schools, colleges and community settings. Students examine how digital tools shape learning, access and inclusion, alongside the ethical challenges of a technology-driven world.<br/><br/>Core topics include digital learning, online education, inclusion, wellbeing, and digital communication and collaboration. Students develop a critical understanding of how education responds to technological change while applying theory to real-world contexts.<br/><br/>Teaching is interactive and collaborative, combining lectures, seminars and workshops with discussion and practical activities. Assessment is mainly coursework-based, including case studies, portfolios, presentations and research projects. Students also build experience through placements and professional practice.<br/><br/>The course prepares graduates for careers in education, training and digital learning, including roles such as learning technologist, digital learning developer, e-learning content creator, digital inclusion officer and blended learning support. Graduates work across schools, colleges, universities, charities and training providers, supporting technology-enhanced learning.<br/><br/>Students also develop transferable skills in digital communication, collaboration, project work and ethical decision-making, with a strong foundation for postgraduate study in related fields.<br/><br/><strong>Why a placement year?</strong><br/>Your fourth year would be a placement year - an opportunity to get ahead of the competition with a professional placement in industry.<br/><br/><strong>Why University of Gloucestershire?</strong><br/>University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study.<br/><br/><strong>Our promises to you</strong><br/>UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply).<br/>UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.<br/>UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.<br/><br/><strong>Career focused courses</strong><br/> 95% of our graduates are in work or further study and courses at UoG are designed in collaboration with industry partners and benefit from the professional experience and expertise of its staff. This approach ensures students gain practical, relevant knowledge that prepares them for real-world careers.<br/><br/><strong>Student life</strong><br/>Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, UoG offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.<br/><br/><strong>Visit us.</strong> <br/>Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff and answer all of your questions.<br/><br/><strong>To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.</strong>