Education BA(Hons) single honours

This is a course that provides an opportunity for you to study and experience the extensive and diverse discipline of education;
There will be opportunities and encouragement for you to become an independent, creative, thinker and learner;
You will take part in lectures, seminars and ongoing thought provoking debates, enabling you to develop your own critically reflective voice and ideas;
The opportunity to develop your own interests in the field of education;
The opportunity to consider and experience a range of educational practices and settings;
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic lecturers and visiting speakers;
Effective academic and pastoral support;
Structured support as you consider your future career pathway

You will explore notions of knowledge and pedagogy; exploring and understanding how we learn throughout our lives. You will have the opportunity to undertake a critical evaluation of education including historical, political, international and social influences whilst examining theories of learning and factors that impact on this. You will develop the ability to critically analyse education systems and approaches and gain the knowledge and skills required in order to undertake an innovative educational project. The course will enable you to gain fieldwork experience in a diverse range of education settings; experiencing first-hand the interface between theory, research and practice.

There will be opportunities for you to pursue your own interests within the field of education as you undertake a variety of assessments, which will draw on your developing knowledge and understanding within different organisations and communities. You will further develop the independent skills needed for effective practice in the workplace as you explore and consider your future career options.

The typical requirement for entry for this course is 112 UCAS points.

A levels/AS levels- Two B grades (80 points) and one C grade (32 points) at A level.