Education BA(Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Huddersfield

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Huddersfield

  • Duration

    3 Years

Education in the UK and overseas is constantly changing. This makes it a fascinating field of study, with varied opportunities for employment when you graduate. The course examines a range of contemporary UK and international education systems with a specific focus on education as a business. It will build your awareness of business enterprise when it comes to education for both individuals and organisations, as you will consider approaches to management, organisational culture and behaviour, and marketing.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Huddersfield (West Yorkshire)
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Queensgate, HD1 3DH

Start date

On request

About this course

Emphasis on this course is placed on the political, social, technological and economic context of education, presenting theories related to these aspects so that you can critically understand education systems across the world.
The course addresses the fast-changing educational environment, giving you the skills to make you responsive to those changes within a variety of educational settings.
While you’re here, you’ll be able to take an optional work placement in your second year of study. It could be the ideal way to develop the skills that employers are looking for and gain useful contacts in the industry, whether this be in a teaching, administration or business role.
You’ll have opportunity to make national and international comparisons, and analyse and solve problems related to education in a global context.
In your final year, you will also have the chance to undertake an investigative project that will develop and enhance an educational organisation.

We know you’re coming to university to undertake your course, meet new people and broaden your horizons. However, we also help you to focus on life after you have graduated to ensure that your hard work pays off and you achieve your ambition.

A Level - BBC
BTEC - DMM

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2019

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Subjects

  • Theories
  • Strategies
  • Learning
  • Development
  • Contemporary Education
  • Safeguarding
  • Philosophical
  • Professional
  • Research
  • Methodologies

Course programme

Year 1

Core modules:
  • Theories and Strategies for Learning
  • Perspectives in Learning and Development
  • Self Society and Welfare
  • Issues in Contemporary Education
Year 2

Core modules:
  • Safeguarding Children and Young People
  • Enterprise in Education
  • Legislation and Policy in Education
Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include:
  • Philosophical Approaches to Education
  • Advanced Professional Practice
Year 3

Core modules:
  • Research Methodologies
  • Major Study
  • Managing Resources in Educational Contexts
Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include:
  • Critical Education
  • Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND): Understanding policy and practice
  • Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts

Education BA(Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.