Bachelor's degree

In Bolton

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bolton

  • Duration

    3 Years

Suitable for: The combined BA (Hons) in Education Studies and English with a foundation semester is a unique course that is designed for anyone who does not have the full entry requirements to join the degree programme.

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Location

Start date

Bolton (Greater Manchester)
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Deane Road, BL3 5AB

Start date

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About this course

80 UCAS points from least one A2-level (or equivalent) in any subjects.

You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and mathematics.

Special consideration is given to applicants without the above qualifications who have relevant work/life experience.

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Course programme

About the course

Study will be through a variety of methods including tutor-led sessions with presentations or lectures, seminars, group work, discussions and debates, student presentations, personal study, visits, attachments and sessions with guest speakers, and one-to-one and group tutorials.

There is an expectation that you will make use of ICT to develop further discussion, collaborative research and interaction with your fellow students and course tutor. We aim to use technological communication tools to enhance our effectiveness to work together as a learning community.

You will be required to present your work in a number of formats including written assignments, reports and essays; oral presentations (with and without presentational software); seminar papers; action plans; observational analysis; learning journals; group projects; peer-assessed group presentations; research proposals and your dissertation.

Assessment will be carried out throughout the course. There are no major end-of-year unseen examinations though there are a limited number of timed assessments for the English part of the course. There is also a requirement to make presentations to peers, which will assess your ability to articulate coherent arguments spontaneously and to effectively draw on your reading and knowledge of the subject you have chosen.

What you will learn

The foundation modules focus on education studies and will support you in preparing for degree-level study. You will be asked to analyse children’s play, interview teachers and read and criticise children’s literature. During the semester you will develop study skills, improve your reading and writing skills and gain experience in making presentations.

The post-foundation Education Studies programme will give you an understanding of the political, cultural, economic and historical factors that shape education today. You will examine the diversity of learners, the complexities of the education process, the social and organisational structures and purposes of educational systems and gain an insight into the interaction between learning and contexts and the ways in which all participants can influence the learning process.

In the English component of your studies you will be introduced to a range of texts, including many justly famous pieces, covering all the literary genres and spanning the period from the Renaissance to the present day. A wide range of option modules will allow some degree of specialisation, for instance in children’s literature in your final year.

Study skills such as academic writing, research, critical thinking, referencing, essay planning, giving presentations, critical analysis and analysing data are all addressed as you progress through the course. You will also have the opportunity to develop your personal skills, including teamwork, social interaction, discussion, organisation, IT and time management.

Special features

  • The foundation semester will support you in preparing for degree-level study.
  • You will have the opportunity to undertake at least one placement in an educational setting, such as a school or a college where you will observe learning and teaching, talk to learners and interview teachers about their role and experiences.
  • One of the features of our teaching is to draw on our students’ own experiences as a starting point for understanding the formal educational process. We expect you to contribute to research and discussion by engaging in critical reflection and by listening to the experiences of others.
  • As a student on the English programme, you will have the opportunity to attend meetings of the Research seminar, featuring visiting speakers from home and abroad,. There are also readings by literary practitioners, trips of various sorts and special events throughout the year.

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Education Studies and English

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