Education Studies, BA (Hons)

This course provides valuable insight into a range of educational issues. You will explore current debates in contemporary education in a variety of contexts, including:• Society: such as inclusion, inequalities, social justice, sustainability and global perspectives in education• Creativity: such as the role of the arts in different environments and educational contexts• Psychology: such as theories of learning, child and adolescent development.The degree is solely assessed by coursework, which you can tailor to your interests. You will be taught by passionate and experienced researchers and professionals within a diverse and vibrant community, and have the opportunity for visits and placements.This course provides a route into many different educational careers. It can help you decide whether you want to teach, and will prepare you for a postgraduate teaching qualification. It can also lead you into roles such as youth work, education policy, or mentoring – including mental health mentoring – or in disability support, publishing, prisons or museums.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-ug/ba-education-studies.