BA (Hons) Post Compulsory Education

Module: 5PC001

Credits: 20

Period: 5

Type: Core

Locations: The Bournemouth and Poole College; Walsall Campus

This module is designed to bridge the gap between Cert.Ed. and B.A.. It does this by encoraging a critical attitude towards both the theory and practice of PCE which begins with the course itself and its precurser. At the same time it is keen to place the study of PCE in a changing and challenging context in order to think pragmatically about the formulation of theory.

Module: 5PC002

Credits: 20

Period: 5

Type: Core

Locations: The Bournemouth and Poole College; Walsall Campus

This module introduces students to a range of perspectives on education (philosophical. psychological, sociological, political, cultural) as it occurs across the sector (in a wide variety of contexts).

Module: 5PC003

Credits: 20

Period: 5

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus; The Bournemouth and Poole College

This is a Research Methods module which introduces students to the opportunities and challenges of educational research. It is structured around the production of a formal research proposal for the Honours project and adderesses all aspects of the research process.

Module: 6PC009

Credits: 20

Period: 6

Type: Core

Locations: The Bournemouth and Poole College; Walsall Campus

This module will develop and refine your knowledge of the synthesis between sociology and psychology in education. It will explore the synergy between the sociological and psychological principles that have contributed to your development as a professional teacher. Through a media narrative and/or representation you will be encouraged to investigate and evaluate your professional teacher identity.

Module: 6PC010

Credits: 20

Period: 6

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus; The Bournemouth and Poole College

Module: 6PC005

Credits: 20

Period: 6

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus; The Bournemouth and Poole College

This module offers students an opportunity to negotiate the subject of a 4,500 word academic study, thereby more significantly tailoring the course to their individual needs.

Module: 6PC002

Credits: 20

Period: 6

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus; The Bournemouth and Poole College

The modules constitutes the foundation of the PCE Honours research project in that it is concerned with establishing a context for this research. This is about situating the project within its relevant discourses including the formal academic 'inheritance' provided by the Literature Review.

Module: 6PC003

Credits: 20

Period: 6

Type: Core

Locations: The Bournemouth and Poole College; Walsall Campus

This module builds on the foundations laid in 6PC002. Here the strategies and tactics of the research proposal are addressed, both theoretically and practically.

Module: 6PC004

Credits: 20

Period: 6

Type: Core

Locations: The Bournemouth and Poole College; Walsall Campus

This module is culmination of the PCE Project. It is the place where data is analysed, findings are presented and recommendations made.

Module: 6PC006

Credits: 20

Period: 6

Type: Optional

Locations: The Bournemouth and Poole College; Walsall Campus

Within the context of increased individualisation of learning, guidance and counselling skills are becoming increasingly important in the field of education today. This module aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and theoretical knowledge that will increase the effectiveness of the learning process and enhance interpersonal relationships.

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• The qualification is designed to offer a progression opportunity from the Certificate in Education Post Compulsory Education (Cert Ed PCE). This programme is specifically designed as a top up for those in-service teachers who have completed either the Cert Ed PCE or Foundation degree.

You can expect to develop:

• critical insight into the societal and organisational structures and purposes of educational systems across the world and the possible implications for learners and the learning process
• an ability to analyse educational concepts, theories and issues of policy in a systematic way
• a high level of ability to reflect on your own value system
• a critical understanding of the significance and limitations of theory and research
• a practised ability to organise and articulate opinions and arguments in speech and writing in a diverse range of relevant contexts showing confident use of specialist vocabulary
• an ability to process and synthesise empirical and theoretical data, to create new syntheses and to present and justify a chosen position having drawn on relevant theoretical perspectives
• digital literacy through online learning and research instruments
• insight into aspects of global citizenship and the international dimension of education

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Part-time £3050 per year# 2020-21 Home Part-time £3100 per year# 2021-22 International Part-time £6125 per year# 2020-21 International Part-time £6475 per year# 2021-22

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Certificate in Education Post Compulsory Education OR Foundation degree.

A minimum of two years teaching experience within the Lifelong Learning sector.

Advanced standing will be awarded as follows:

Entry with Cert Ed PCE
60 credits at level 1
60 credits at level 2
PLUS
60 credits at level 1 for professional teaching experience within the Lifelong learning sector and professional teaching placement within the Cert Ed PCE