Education Studies and English with Sandwich Placement
Bachelor's degree
In Telford
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Telford
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Duration
4 Years
If you have an interest in education and core curriculum of English literature and languages then this course will develop your skills and knowledge required for a range of careers working within the education sector. This course is a perfect progression for those who wish to go into teaching. You will draw upon a range of perspectives and disciplines to get to grips with the complex and varied nature of education and the historical and theory of literacy production and linguistic meaning within English modules.
Whether you are new to this area or you have experience and you are looking for career development then this course will suit you.
This course is studied across two campuses. Education modules are studied at Walsall Campus and English modules are studied at Wolverhampton City Campus.
PART-TIME STUDY
We offer our course, BA (Hons) Education Studies and English PART-TIME that includes day time sessions. However if you would like to study more flexibly, for example of an evening, we offer part time Foundation Degrees in Supporting Children in Primary Education at our college partners. After completing your part time Foundation degree you can then top up to a final year of a part- time BA degree course to gain your full honours degree.
This degree sits within an exciting range of Education and Inclusion Studies courses we offer within the Institute of Education.
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About this course
You will develop knowledge, be able to critically analyse, make judgments and evaluate key concepts, theories and principles in the area of English literature, language education studies. You will also develop and consolidate a range of employability skills, including sharing information, working with and in groups, presenting information, digital literacy and critical thinking skills.
2019 Entry
CCD from ‘A’ levels or equivalent
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM, BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
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Subjects
- Production
- Part Time
- English
- Teaching
- Education Studies
Course programme
During this course, you will undertake University-based learning at Walsall Campus. Modules in the first year (level 4) focus on the following topics-
Research, and Personal and Professional Development
Making a Scene: Plays in Performance
Education and Social Justice
Poetry: Genre in History
Brief Encounters: Exploring Narrative and Form in Short Stories
Education in Europe
It will provide a comprehensive overview of the history and theory of literary production and linguistic meaning through a selection of English modules specifically chosen for their relevance to PGCE courses. In addition, students will be introduced to a range of educational concepts and fields of enquiry exploring the diversity of learners and learning in contemporary society. Together, students will be actively encouraged to investigate the cultural, sociological, psychological, political and linguistic dimensions of teaching and learning in a course that prepare them not just for professional qualifications in teaching but for a range of other professional educare opportunities.
During the 2nd year of study students are invited to a ‘transition’ event designed to aid and smooth their progression from level 5 to level 6. Participants were given advice about how to prepare for their level 6 studies and module leaders were able to provide reading and other summer work to those eager to make a start. Examples of this included:
- Academic staff offering support on refining your research title and questions
- Literature review searching
- Where can I get help over the summer?
Education Studies and English with Sandwich Placement