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Our BA Education Studies course provides a distinctive and valuable insight into a range of educational issues.
Explore current debates in contemporary education within a variety of contexts on our BA Education Studies and develop your understanding in relation to:
The course offers opportunities to link theory to practice through educational visits, guest speakers and placements. This enables you to develop your skills and apply your knowledge in different contexts – an asset that is highly valued by employers.
You’ll be taught by passionate, experienced researchers and professional guest speakers, and will learn in a vibrant, inclusive community.
You'll develop your understanding of psychology, learning theories, inclusion, sociology, policy, creative learning and educational practice, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and confidently across a range of educational settings and contexts.
Taught by leading academics and researchers at the Institute of Education, you'll examine:
This degree blends theory with practice, offering a wide range of placement and volunteering opportunities. This enables you to make a positive impact and develop as an active, thoughtful citizen.
Some of this valuable, real-life practice is acquired through a placement in your second year. Depending on your career aspirations, you could carry out your placement in settings including a school, museum or gallery. A dedicated academic tutor, as well as the programme team, will be available to support you and tailor your placement in line with your interests.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required, depending on the type of placement setting you choose.
