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Leeds University Business School

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In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Education sits in an ever-changing social, political and cultural context. This dynamic programme allows you to explore the different settings where learning takes place and the processes that underpin it.
You’ll explore education in different contexts, as well as the impact of government policy on educational practice. You’ll learn how schools and classrooms work and how core curriculum subjects are learned and taught.
Placements in your second and third years of study will allow you to gain first-hand practical experience of classrooms or other education settings, while diverse optional modules will allow you to focus on the topics that excite you the most – from science, mathematics and language education to behaviour management.
You’ll study among active researchers at the forefront of their fields, including our Teaching and Learning Academic Group. It’s a great opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and a wide range of skills for careers within and beyond the education sector.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Start date

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: ABB
In general we expect applicants to have two ‘traditional’ academic subjects at A-level. See our Accepted A-level subjects document to see which subjects we accept.
Other course specific tests:
When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) this can be considered alongside A Levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ. qualifications or contact the School’s Undergraduate Admissions Team.
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Subjects

  • Teaching
  • Mathematics
  • GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

Throughout your studies, you’ll build an understanding of key approaches and perspectives in education, drawing on a wide range of disciplines to explore the ways learning is shaped by its social and cultural context, the factors that influence learning processes and issues in educational research and practice.

In the second year, you’ll also investigate the influence of politics and economics on English national education policy, and how educational practices vary around the world. Optional modules will allow you to focus on topics such as inclusive education or teaching and learning in core curriculum subjects, and you’ll also undertake the first of your two placements, applying your knowledge to real-life situations.

In your final year, you’ll focus on your own research project – an opportunity to work with your supervisor to examine a topic of your choice in greater depth. Your second placement will also allow you to gain practical experience and build your understanding of practice within the education sector. To complete the year, you will choose from further optional modules on topics such as assessment techniques or support for children with additional needs.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Introduction to Study in Education 5 credits
  • Diverse Contexts of Learning 20 credits
  • Psychological approaches to Education 20 credits
  • Learning about learning: Processes, complexities and theoretical perspectives 20 credits
  • Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education - Level 1 20 credits
Optional modules
  • Second Language Acquisition and Learning 20 credits
  • Language, Learners and Society 20 credits
  • Play and Learning 20 credits
  • Children and Education: historical and contemporary perspectives 20 credits
  • Building a Career from Education Studies 20 credits
Discovery modules
  • You may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice 20 credits
  • Approaches to Research: Theory and Practice 20 credits
  • Students into Education 1 20 credits
  • Educational Policy and Politics 20 credits
Optional modules
  • The Practice of English Language Teaching 20 credits
  • School Mathematics 10 credits
  • Science Education: Issues and Challenges 10 credits
  • Managing Classroom Behaviour 10 credits
  • Inclusive Education 20 credits
Discovery modules
  • You may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Final Year Project in Education

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