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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Newport
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Newport
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Do you want to work within the field of education and make a positive impact on young people? The BA (Hons) Education will develop the knowledge, skills and passion for education in a range of contexts and prepare you to respond to the demands of education with a creative and adaptive approach. As part of your Education degree you will have the opportunity to undertake a placement in a primary school, an alternative educational setting and a range of international settings such as Prague, Dubai, Budapest, Maastricht and Qatar.The course will provide you with innovative and forward-thinking pedagogical experiences and assessments that will develop key employability skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration which will enable you to become a productive and effective member of the global workforce. You will learn skills to support you to work in sectors such as community and voluntary organisations and to be able to take on the role of education officers in settings such as museums, sports facilities and wildlife trusts. You may also choose to progress onto a PGCE and become a teacher.Your studies will focus on child development and how children and young people learn through the Welsh curriculum. Placement is a key aspect of the course which you will undertake in both school and alternative educational settings.Digital skills will be developed in line with 21st century expectations and needs. Research is also a key element and you will develop skills to become a research-informed practitioner.Your learning will involve a combination of lectures and placements. Through experience and observation in a range of educational settings, you will learn how theory translates to real-life practice. You will also develop an understanding of the wider sector which will support you to make informed career choices.Modules will introduce the necessary values, knowledge, attitudes and skills where you will have the opportunity to develop, observe, practice and reflect in a range of environments, allowing you to explore the interconnectedness of theory so that you can translate it to practice in the wider context. The course is made up of five components each year with the skills and knowledge building upon the previous year’s content.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
104 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:
Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
C Grades / Points required
to exclude General Studies
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)
BC at A Level to exclude General Studies
Students living in
England
£9,000 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 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.
£9,000 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.
£12,600 per year
Students from International
£12600 Per year
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