Education: Policy and Practice - BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Please note that this course is subject to validation.
This one year, part-time course is specifically designed to enable practitioners with an education related foundation degree or similar qualifications to gain full graduate status.

Students must be employed in an education setting for a minimum of 15 hours a week for the duration of the course and for two years prior. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to gain a greater understanding and critical analysis of education.

We are currently reviewing the content of our courses to ensure that they remain relevant and current to our students’ future ambitions and society. Please continue to check this course webpage for the latest developments.

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Location

Start date

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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Start date

On request

About this course

You will need:

240 HE credit points (e.g. from the Cert Ed, PCES programmes or the FdA)
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C, or equivalent
a minimum of two years experience in an educational setting, working with children, young people or adults (minimum of 15 hours per week).
Applicants would be expected to be employed within an educational setting at the time of studying and for the duration of the course.

Other requirements

Vocational reference

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Subjects

  • Research
  • Workplace
  • Analytical
  • Dissertation
  • Global
  • Activities
  • Group tasks
  • Communication
  • Professional
  • Quantitative

Course programme

You will study three modules during the year:
  • Educational Research in Practice - this will enable you to develop skills in researching aspects of education in your workplace taking a reflective and analytical approach to deepen your knowledge
  • Education for All - you'll explore the opportunities in education of all ages, backgrounds and needs, including an exploration of the global landscape
  • Dissertation - you'll undertake a small-scale research to investigate education practice and equality of opportunity.
How you’re taught

You'll learn through a combination of class discussions, practical activities, group tasks, group presentations and individual research tasks. The course will focus on the exploration of key educational issues using recognised research methods, followed by a dissertation. We predominantly run evening sessions however there is one weekend session, allowing you to continue working while you study, You will be assessed via a combination of coursework and other assignments, related closely to your own work context.

Assessment

This is by coursework and assignments.

Placements

You are expected to be employed in an educational setting at the time of studying. Therefore the course does not offer placements.

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Education: Policy and Practice - BA (Hons)

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