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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full time
SEP-24
3 Years
Why is our education system organised the way it is? How can those working within the sector influence social justice and empower those in education?Throughout our education course, you’ll explore these and other questions from a range of disciplinary perspectives. From media, youth and play to disability, citizenship and development you’ll consider issues such as the way education differs across national and international contexts.We want to make your experience as interactive and collaborative as possible. The course is designed to introduce you to a range of current debates and contemporary issues in education, combined with practical experience.As you progress through the degree, you will have the option to explore your personal journey within education, tailoring your study to your career intentions. You may opt for units focusing on issues such as global agendas in education, or volunteer in a nursery to understand child development. This course also offers the chance to explore areas of secondary education opening up new, exciting, career opportunities.You will be encouraged to take a critical perspective throughout, and you will balance academic skills with practical experience. You’ll learn through a mix of lectures, projects and placements, tutorials, presentations and discussions. Some of the ways you might learn include group work with your peers, debating topical issues in education and delivering group presentations. This is to help you develop the confidence to present to an audience, whether you’re speaking to a classroom of eight-year-olds, your friends or educational professionals.This course offers a foundation year.
Features and Benefits*
Practical Experience- You’ll have the opportunity to work in a school or alternative educational setting, and contribute to real community projects.*
Teaching expertise- Our teaching team has practical experience across a range of educational settings (including schools, youth and community projects, local government and criminal justice) and are engaged in cutting-edge educational research.*
Learn More- Opportunity to learn about education beyond the classroom, such as inclusion and special educational needs.*
Student support- Wide range of initiatives, including lecture recordings, tutorials and drop-in sessions – both in-person and online.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
104 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£18,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£18,500 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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