BA (Hons) Secondary Religious Education with QTS

Edge Hill University

Bachelor's degree

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    3 Years

This programme is ideal if you are passionate about religious education, want to teach in secondary schools and gain Qualified Teacher Status. You will study Religion as a modern, living phenomenon that has a real impact on society today as well as how to become an excellent RE teacher. You must be open-minded with a desire to explore beliefs and use your imaginative approach to communicate impartial and considered views.

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Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

There is a national shortage of Secondary RE teachers and you will qualify as an outstanding secondary teacher who is able to bring excellent subject knowledge to a first teaching post. You will also have practical experience in school and other settings, have built your confidence, and obtained a set of skills that will allow you to excel as a teacher.

Graduates from this degree have a high level of employability in schools across the UK, with some also working internationally. We offer excellent support to help you gain your first teaching post.

3 Year Route – 112 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff. An A Level at minimum grade C (or equivalent) in Religious Studies is usually required, plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent);
2 Year Route – relevant HND/HNC or Part1 (120 credits at Level 4) of a degree programme, plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Evidence of secondary school experience is recommended.

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Subjects

  • Secondary
  • Religion Education
  • Hindu Dharma
  • Islam
  • Judaism
  • Buddhist Dharma
  • Old Testament Theology
  • Silkhism and Jainism
  • Indian Religions
  • Cultural and Religious
  • Beginning of Religion

Course programme

Year 1

SUG1000 Professional Practice 1A (20 credits)

SUG1001 Personal and Professional Conduct - Transition into Higher Education and the Teaching Profession (20 credits)

SUG1007 Principles, Pedagogy and Planning in Religious Education (20 credits)

SUG1035 Beginning the Study of Religion (20 credits)

SUG1036 The History of Christian Thought and Culture (20 credits)

SUG1037 Hindu Dharma (20 credits)

SUG1038 Islam (20 credits)

Year 2

SUG2000 Professional Practice 1B (20 credits)

SUG2001 Personal and Professional Conduct - Legal Requirements for Professional Practice (20 credits)

SUG2007 Creative Medium Term Planning and Teaching in Religious Education (20 credits)

SUG2010 Educational Research Methods for School Improvement (20 credits)

SUG2032 Judaism (20 credits)

SUG2033 Old Testament Theology (20 credits)

SUG2034 Buddhist Dharma (20 credits)

Year 3

SUG3000 Professional Practice 2 (40 credits)

SUG3001 Personal and Professional Conduct - Employability (20 credits)

SUG3007 Classroom Assessment and Target Setting Skills in Religious Education (20 credits)

SUG3014 School Improvement Study in Religious Education (20 credits)

SUG3037 New Testament Criticism (20 credits)

SUG3038 Religion in the Twenty First Century (20 credits)

SUG3039 Silkhism and Jainism (20 credits)

360 academic credits are studied on the programme in total, in addition to 80 ungraded credits for the Professional Practice modules.

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.

How will I be assessed?

Your university work will be assessed as coursework, often academic essays which can take a variety of forms, including creative work and portfolios of evidence where you will demonstrate how to plan effectively, undertake assessment and to develop your subject knowledge. In school, as you progress from observer to teacher, you will be assessed through lesson observations carried out by mentors in school and tutors from Edge Hill. Your professional development will be mapped against the Teachers’ Standards (2012) for the award of QTS. There are no formal written examinations as part of the current assessment methods on this programme.

Who will be teaching me?

 You will be taught by a range of highly qualified and experienced tutors who are committed to supporting you throughout the programme and providing you with the opportunities to succeed. Tutors are enthusiastic about their subjects and will model good practice. This will enable you to develop your own teaching skill and style.

Course Length:2-3 Years Full-Time

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