Education changes people’s lives. It is central to our society and a topic of heated debate. Our Education BA(Hons) is flexible and enables you to develop experience and in-depth knowledge. It will open doors to a wide range of career and study opportunities in the UK and internationally.
You can tailor learning to your own areas of interest. Previous students have focused on areas including primary teaching, international education, special educational needs and disability.
You will be taught by a highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic team who will encourage you to explore new ideas, perspectives and world views.
Drawing on psychology, sociology, philosophy, history and social policy, your studies will offer you a solid foundation from which to go on to employment, PGCE or Masters level study.
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Year 1
In year 1 you will explore psychological and sociological theories of human development, and examine the role of the family and wider institutions in education and development.
You will have an opportunity to see how your knowledge can be applied to understand real-world situations on your first placement of the course, which we will help to arrange for you.
Modules
Perspectives on Learning and Development
Philosophy of Education
Learning in Higher Education
Education and Society
Systems and Structures in Education
Placement Learning: Towards Enquiry-Based Learning
Year 2
In year 2 you will look at theories of how culture, aid and globalisation shape today's education in our society and those of others around the world. You will develop your understanding of issues relating to inclusion by critiquing social, cultural and political contexts related to education.
You will be equipped with the tools to make your own research discoveries and critically evaluate key theories, literature and debate.
A key feature of this year is the eight-week placement module in a relevant area of interest.
Modules
Reflective Practice
Research Methods in Education
Comparative Education
Equality and Inclusion in Education
Placement Learning: Reflecting and Researching
Final year
In your final year you will continue to learn the key knowledge, initiatives, policies and ideas around education; you will reflect on your own educational philosophy, including life-history and self-study research, and start planning for your career or further study.
You will also undertake a period of individual research and complete a dissertation, specific to your own interests and career aspirations.
Modules
Inequality and Education: Critical Approaches
Reframing Identity
Learning in Practice
A Comparative and Cultural Approach to International Education
Dissertation
Your specialist knowledge and skills will be attractive to a wide range of employers. Graduates have gone on to work in the professional fields of:
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
