Education Studies, BA (Hons)

Our BA Education Studies course offers a unique and insightful exploration of key educational issues. It examines contemporary debates across various contexts, including sociology (focusing on society, social justice, inclusion, inequalities, sustainability, and global perspectives), creativity (emphasising the arts in diverse environments and settings), and psychology (covering theories of learning and child and adolescent development). The programme provides opportunities to connect theory with practice through educational visits, guest speakers, and placements, helping students develop practical skills that are highly valued by employers.Core modules include Creative Learning Through the Arts, Education for Inclusion, Psychology and Theories of Learning, Sociology, Education and Social Justice, and Contextualising Creative Learning through the Arts. These modules are provisionally approved for 2025/26 but subject to final university approval and potential changes. The university cannot guarantee availability of all optional modules, and updated information will be available in summer 2024. For further details, visit the programme page or check our website for course structure information.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Creative Learning Through the Arts Education for Inclusion Psychology and Theories of Learning Sociology, Education and Social Justice Contextualising Creative Learning through the Arts The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.