Education Studies, BA (Hons)

This course offers an in-depth exploration of education, enabling students to identify their passions and craft a personalised career pathway. Through experiential learning, participants gain practical insights into UK educational systems and practices across diverse settings, such as schools, community programs, museums, and prisons. The program encourages critical examination of social influences on learning, global education issues, and barriers to education, while fostering independent research skills for a final dissertation.Supported by a dedicated team, students can tailor their studies to professional goals, including annual placements, volunteering, and study abroad opportunities. Guest lectures from experts in social work, schooling, and community services provide valuable perspectives. Core modules span three years, covering topics like policy studies, educational philosophy, inequality, and professional development, with options for electives to align with career aspirations.

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Introduction to Policy Studies

• Evolution of the Education System

• Academic Self

• Whose Curriculum? Whose Knowledge?

• Applying Educational Research

• Professional Development 1

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Inequality of Schooling & Social Justice

• Introduction to Education Philosophy

• Research Methods & Ethics

• Comparative Studies in Global Education

• Professional Development 2

In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list. Year 3 Core Modules:

• Multi-disciplinary Working: from Teaching to Social Work

• Professional Development 3

• Dissertation

In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.