Programme summary for B A (Hons) Education Studies
Through this programme you will develop a variety of information technology skills . Aside from using a number of standard software packages, you will have the opportunity to use interactive whiteboards and multimedia learning tools. Education Studies will also enable you to develop presentation skills, reasoning ability and the social confidence to achieve success in whichever career you decide to follow at the end of the programme.
About the programme
From primary education, through secondary to higher and adult education, this programme investigates contemporary educational issues in lively and exciting ways. Exploring issues such as political ideologies and their influence on education policy, faith schools and the philosophy of education, you will gain an insight into current debates in education. The programme will also give you practical experience of education with visits to a variety of educational settings and visits from external speakers built into the programme.
Programme structure
The first year of the programme gives a grounding in Education Studies. All students take a compulsory module, ‘Introduction to Education Studies’ which will provide a toolkit of skills and information that you will need to tackle your programme. Aside from compulsory modules, the programme gives students a broad range of module choices which means that within the programme additional areas of speciality can be taken. Students may select modules in Linguistics, Information Technology and Special Needs and Inclusive Education which will give a specialist orientation to the programme.
At level 2 and level 3, core units explore issues of “‘Multicultural Education’”, examining issues of ‘race’, ethnicity and faith within educational settings and “The Philososphy of Education” which will enable students to debate the aims of education. Students will also carry out a research project in the broad field of Education Studies which will enable them to focus on an area of particular interest.
Career opportunities
You may apply for the Primary PGCE programme. Other options in addition to teaching include working in the media, for private education providers or in the community. This programme provides you with a range of skills that are highly valued by employers.
Support
The team delivering the Education Studies degree have broad experience of working in educational settings including schools. They will have the practical as well as academic expertise to guide you through your programme of study. We operate a drop-in tutorial system at regular intervals during the week and you will always be welcome to approach us with any concerns or issues which arise during your programme of study.
Admission
240 UCAS tariff points
If you are entering from school or college the basic entry requirement is usually a minimum of two A2 subjects, (or equivalent e.g. Baccalaureate, Irish Highers, GNVQ or BTEC awards) and five GCSEs at Grade C.
For all programmes we welcome mature students who may not have formal qualifications. Their prior learning and experience will be taken into account as will their attendance at a recognised Access to Higher Education or Access to a Teaching programme.
The University of East London actively promotes and celebrates equality and diversity and positively welcomes applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, age, religion or social class.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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