Education Studies and Sociology

Overview

Combining Education Studies and Sociology allows you to engage with urgent and key issues facing contemporary society, with a particular focus on matters of social division, inequality, and identity in the context of education. You’ll examine contemporary sociological perspectives and research, acquiring knowledge that will enhance your understanding of education in the 21st century.

The joint honours course encourages the pursuit of independent thought and ideas alongside discussion and collaborative working, allowing you to learn from your peers as well as specialist staff. Students graduate with skills applicable to educational and sociological fields, and also the wider job market.

Key features

- Excellent support from your tutors to help you develop your subject knowledge and study skills

- Very strong links with teacher training courses and providers of employment in other sectors of education

- Opportunities to gain credit for work experience and/or mentoring in educational settings

- Opportunities to acquire research, communication and other skills that are highly valued by employers and to develop your capacity for analysis and critical thinking

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

- First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

- First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

- Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays