Educational Practice (Level 3 only)

BA Hons Educational Practice
Mode: full-time

The BA (Honours) in Educational Practice is a third year only programme. Most students will be working as Teaching Assistants in an educational setting.

Students on the course will undertake research in schools informed by their review of educational, philosophical, psychological and sociological reading.

Graduates will be able to contribute to their institution’s improvement and take ownership of their own continuing professional development needs. Students will also benefit from interacting with other students on education programmes within the faculty.

In order to allow students to continue to work in their institutions the programme is currently concentrated into one day of study per week, over three terms, starting in September and finishing in July the following year.

Why choose this course?

• A third year ‘top-up’ specifically created for teaching assistants with Foundation Degrees to acquire graduate status.
• Enables access to early years and primary PGCE, GTP and SCITT courses AND the widening professional roles arising out of the ‘Every Child Matters’ agenda.
• Taught by academic staff with extensive school teaching experience.
• Outstanding success by current and past students in progressing to teaching careers.
• The School of Education boasts, in many cases, a 100 per cent graduate employment rate.
• The University moved up six places in the teacher training league tables to 30th in the UK.

Career Opportunities

These will revolve around the education and support of children, young people and adults. The successful completion of this course will enable access to Qualified Teacher Status courses, in particular Primary PGCE or GTP courses and also allow graduates to potentially work in the social services, educational welfare, community programmes, charities, further education or go on to further postgraduate study.

Teaching/learning methods and strategies

The University’s virtual learning environment (BREO) allows access to learning outside of the Campus and fosters meaningful interaction between students.

Assessment

In this one year programme students will experience assessment through essays, presentations, research projects, website design and reflective logs. The structure of the course means that students will be expected to undertake a significant amount of self-directed study during the programme.

Attendance

One intensive day’s study per week at the University.