Education Studies

Unlock your potential and make a difference in the fields of formal and informal education with the BA (Hons) Education Studies programme. This dynamic and forward-thinking programme is your gateway to a rewarding career dedicated to shaping the lives of children aged three to eleven years.

The course:
- Includes up to 315 hours of real-world placements, building valuable connections and enhancing your educational practice.

- Equips you with a diverse set of transferable skills highly sought after by employers, including communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital fluency.

- Provides a respected route into mainstream teaching via PGCE (Primary Education) or PcET (Adult and Further Education) teaching qualifications.

- Offers flexible full-time and part-time study routes. Part-time students can choose from on-campus or online study modes to help balance study, work and family commitments.

- Offers valuable opportunities to network with professionals and potential employers, increasing your chances of securing employment upon graduation.

Key Course Features:
- Explore a range of contemporary topics relevant to working with children from 3 to 11 years and key to gaining employment in the education sector. Education Studies draws on the domains of psychology, sociology, curriculum studies, cultural studies, human rights, and global education.

- Gain practical experience through diverse placements in schools, nurseries, local authorities, third sector organisations, and the private sector. Contextualise your learning and build valuable employment relationships.

- Conduct authentic work-based research on a topic of your choice over two years of study. Your chance to make a unique contribution to the field of Education.

- Experience an inclusive and flexible learning environment, supported by a friendly and experienced staff team committed to your growth and success.

- Benefit from additional training and qualifications to enhance your CV such as Outdoor Learning, Makaton and Paediatric First Aid.