Education Studies Diploma of Higher Education
University of Cumbria
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Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE

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London - Tower Hamlets

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15-SEP-25

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2 Years

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Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE

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London - Tower Hamlets

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Do you have an interest in education? Are you keen to study aspects of education without committing to becoming a teacher? Do you see education as a subject in its own right?Well, we’ve designed our Education Studies programme so you can explore the nature, scope and purpose of education in formal and informal systems. You’ll study it from a national and global point of view, in vocational and non-vocational education and training and in lifelong learning.**Course Overview**This programme is ...Read more

Do you have an interest in education? Are you keen to study aspects of education without committing to becoming a teacher? Do you see education as a subject in its own right?Well, we’ve designed our Education Studies programme so you can explore the nature, scope and purpose of education in formal and informal systems. You’ll study it from a national and global point of view, in vocational and non-vocational education and training and in lifelong learning.


Course Overview

This programme is for those who are interested in education, not necessarily in a school environment. The first year will introduce you to a number of different educational areas with the opportunity to gain work experience as you study. This work-based learning is a key aspect in enabling you to make links between theoretical aspects of learning with the more practical application within an educational setting.Throughout the course we will provide support to develop your own employability skills, helping you to focus on your plans once you have graduated. Through the support of experienced tutors, who will take time to get to know you and properly explore options, you will be able to choose the right path to make the most of your studies at a professional level. Each year will provide opportunities to develop your research skills, and work-based learning will be negotiated with your personal tutor to match your needs.The course will include modules around personal learning, academic discourses, educational policy and context, comparative education, educational environments, reflection, safeguarding, global childhoods, philosophy and the child development.Upon achieving success in the DipHE, there will be the opportunity to progress to the BA (Hons) programme if you wish to continue with your education. With additional support for the skills test throughout your period of study, you may wish to move onto initial teacher training. This would place you in an ideal position in your professional development to apply for a postgraduate teacher training course leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).After completing a PGCE QTS or additional development course, you'll go onto a successful career in the education sector. Some of our students go into primary school education, children's centres, nurseries and museums, whilst others become professional nannies and childminders.


Year oneCompulsory Modules

- Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts- Learning and Development- Introduction to Safeguarding in Education- Educational Environments- An Introduction to the History and Sociology of Education- Key Issues in Education Today


Year twoCompulsory Modules

- Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 2- Psychology of Education- Educational Policy and Context- Global Childhoods- Education, Faith and Philosophy- Planning an Enquiry

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123rd
What students say
J
Joe
18 Mar 22

The staff/lecturers are very helpful and knowledgeable. The campus itself is nice and clean with a variety of facilities on offer. It could possibly be better..Read more

IA
Ingvar Arni Ingvarsson
16 Mar 22

Exceedingly happy. Doing my second professional study here, and enjoyed every minute of it. The lecturers are all very helpful, the library services are brilliant. For me this is..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BDD Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CCDD - BCCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

72 - 88 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:21,P:24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

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60 credits overall, 45 graded at level 3

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Popular A-level subjects

Education

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
37%
English Literature
23%
Psychology
21%
English Language
20%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£13,250 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Education Studies reviews

Education Studies
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J
Joe
18 Mar 22
Primary and Early Years Education (3-11) with QTS BA (Hons)
The staff/lecturers are very helpful and knowledgeable. The campus itself is nice and clean with a variety of facilities on offer. It could possibly be better...
Read more
IA
Ingvar Arni Ingvarsson
16 Mar 22
Exceedingly happy. Doing my second professional study here, and enjoyed every minute of it. The lecturers are all very helpful, the library services are brilliant. For me this is...
Read more
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University of Cumbria
Foundation Court 58 East India Dock Road London Tower Hamlets E14 6JE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: West India Quay  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse  0.4 miles away
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