Education Studies BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Luton
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Luton
About the course This course opens up careers in education e.g. primary teaching, taking a teacher training course, e.g. PGCE or GTP after graduating, or other careers working with children. Draw on sociology, psychology, philosophy, law, health and social welfare as you apply theory to practice in work-based settings. After a broad first year, you can focus on a particular theme, (eg special educational needs, technology and teaching preparation), preparing you to work in a range of professions with children and young people and allowing you to explore your own interests. Gain vital experience through work placements and volunteering, including a final year work-based unit in an educational setting, and develop research skills through doing a research project in an educational subject of your choice. Education Studies had an overall satisfaction rate of % in the National .
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We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. / entry UCAS Tariff Score of at least , with a minimum of from at least 2 A Levels UCAS Tariff Score of at least from BTEC level 3 QCF Qualifications which should include a minimum of Distinction Merit from either two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or from a BTEC Diploma or Merit Merit Merit in the BTEC Extended Diploma UCAS Tariff .
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Education Studies
- Teaching
- Philosophy
- Technology
Course programme
- Learn about the workplace and choose optional themes
- Study inclusion, disability and special needs education, education and technology, sociology of childhood and education, philosophy and psychology of education
- Develop your employability skills through work placements, volunteering and research projects
- Gain a qualification that allows you opportunities to become a professional working with children and young people, or to progress to a teacher training course such as postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) or embark on a Masters degree in an associated area
- Benefit from studying with staff with extensive knowledge across a range of disciplines and experience of teacher training, informed by the Education Research Institute.
- Introduction to Degree Studies
- Sociology of Education and Childhood
- Human Development
- The Inclusive Society
- Research Methods
- Comparative Education
- Policy and Practice in Special Educational Needs and Disability*
- Children and Young People in the Digital Age*
- Understanding the Workplace*
- The Lifelong Curriculum*
- Education Studies Dissertation
- Philosophy of Education
- Critical Debates in SEND Education*
- Technology Enhanced Education*
- Supporting Early Years Learning From Birth to Five*
- Analysing the Workplace*
- Developing Teaching*
Education Studies BA (Hons)