Education, BA (Hons), with study abroad

The Education with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at Swansea University offers a flexible programme with specialist modules tailored to career goals and personal interests. Ranked in the top 20 in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide 2024) and with 95% of graduates employed or in further study within 15 months (HESA 2023), the course includes work placements in schools, local authorities, businesses, and charities. Students spend a year abroad between their second and final years at global partner institutions to enhance skills and cultural awareness. An additional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is required for teaching careers.In the first year, compulsory modules cover contemporary education, educational theory, and child development. Subsequent years balance required and optional modules on topics like research methods, additional learning needs, and diversity in education, ending with an independent dissertation. Assessment methods include essays, presentations, reflective blogs, group work, and examinations, emphasising research and analytical skills. For more details, visit the course page or contact study@swansea.ac.uk.

"In your first year of your undergraduate Education with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) degree you will study areas that include contemporary education; the origin and theory of educational research and education in other countries. The majority of first year modules will be compulsory and include:

• What is Teaching and Learning

• Philosophy and Theory in Education

• Child Development

Your second and final years will include a balance of compulsory and optional modules in areas that include child development; educational neuroscience and difference and diversity in education. Examples of compulsory modules from recent years include:

• Research Methods in Education

• Additional Learning Needs

• Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education

Your final year will include a compulsory independent research based dissertation project. You will have the opportunity to spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experiencing different cultures. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our course page at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/education-childhood-studies/ba-education/, or get in touch with us at study@swansea.ac.uk "