Education - BA (Hons)

University of Warwick

Explore our Education degree at Warwick An Education degree at Warwick will give you a deeper appreciation of education’s transformative power. This course explores and analyses education through the disciplines of Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Politics and History. It addresses key themes such as childhood, creativity, inequalities and diversity. It can open doors to many careers in education and beyond.Course overviewCritically analysing education in a fast-changing globalised world, BA (Honours) Education will engage you in the contemporary debates about learning and learners. You will think sociologically and philosophically as you grapple with the purpose of education for society and in individuals' lives. The course will introduce you to psychology in education and how this shapes understandings of children and childhood.It will enable you to develop your understanding of contemporary educational policy at both global and local levels, while exploring the history and development of educational institutions and systems.You will gain hands-on experience through a short, in-course work-based placement, with tailored career advice throughout your studies. With optional modules to choose across a range of different topics and themes, you will gain a broad range of knowledge and skills to help you progress to where you want to be.These modules will form ‘pathways’ through the programme, allowing you to choose a route through the course that reflects your passions and interests in and around the field of education. These pathways are: ‘Policy and Management’, ‘Wellbeing and Inclusion’, ‘Arts and Culture’, and ‘English Language Teaching’. Your careerGraduates from these courses have gone on to work in a wide range of sectors, including careers in:Primary School teachingSecondary School and Post-16 teachingArts and Heritage workCommunity-based, Charity and NGO workFamily Liaison and Social WorkTraining and Development rolesSocial ResearchHuman Resource Management.