This degree will develop your knowledge of the education system in the UK and beyond. You'll enter into key debates about policy issues with a focus on social justice and equality, and get to understand education from a multidisciplinary perspective.Why study BA Education at Goldsmiths
Your pathway through the degree is individually designed, offering you the opportunity to create combinations that match your interests and/or intended career route. You take part in seminars, lectures, tutorials, studio practice, performances and personal research.Year 1 (credit level 4)In the first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules:Culture and Identity 30 creditsThe Curriculum: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives 30 creditsUnderstanding Learning 30 creditsIdentity, Agency & Environment 1 15 creditsIdentity, Agency & Environment 2 15 creditsYear 2 (credit level 5)In your second year, you'll complete 60 credits of compulsory modules, as well as 60 credits of optional modules. Optional modules will be chosen from a list produced annually by the Department of Educational Studies.Compulsory modules include The Goldsmiths Elective. This allows you to take an approved interdisciplinary module from another department across the University.The second year compulsory modules are:Introduction to Social and Cultural Research 30 creditsThe Goldsmiths Elective 15 creditsGoldsmiths’ Social Change Module 15 creditsYear 3 (credit level 6)In your final year, you'll complete a compulsory Dissertation. You'll also take 90 credits of optional modules from a list produced annually by the Department of Educational Studies.Dissertation BA Education 30 creditsPlease note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
You'll be assessed through a combination of essays, examinations, written assignments, exhibitions, presentations (including multimedia), reports, practice-based assessments and dissertation.
Your pathway through the degree is individually designed, offering you the opportunity to create combinations that match your interests and/or intended career route. You take part in seminars, lectures, tutorials, studio practice, performances and personal research. Year 1 (credit level 4) In the first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Culture and Identity 30 credits The Curriculum: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives 30 credits Understanding Learning 30 credits Identity, Agency & Environment 1 15 credits Identity, Agency & Environment 2 15 credits Year 2 (credit level 5) In your second year, you'll complete 60 credits of compulsory modules, as well as 60 credits of optional modules. Optional modules will be chosen from a list produced annually by the Department of Educational Studies. Compulsory modules include The Goldsmiths Elective. This allows you to take an approved interdisciplinary module from another department across the University. The second year compulsory modules are: Introduction to Social and Cultural Research 30 credits The Goldsmiths Elective 15 credits Goldsmiths’ Social Change Module 15 credits Year 3 (credit level 6) In your final year, you'll complete a compulsory Dissertation. You'll also take 90 credits of optional modules from a list produced annually by the Department of Educational Studies. Dissertation BA Education 30 credits Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
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