Education is a fast-growing area of study that draws on the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, history and the social sciences focusing on understanding how people learn and how structures of education operate to foster life-long learning and personal development.The foundation year of this innovative four-year programme gives you an exciting introduction to higher education, exploring the humanities and social sciences before progressing to the full degree programme. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap.Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, you will have the opportunity to:Explore educational practice in a digital age, studying the digital learning technologies which are at the forefront of education trendsStudy policy and politics in education and learn leadership and management skillsGain an understanding of education in other countries, diversity and wellbeing in education, child development and educational neuroscienceLearn from exceptionally qualified lecturers who will help you use a variety of learning approaches and emphasise the development of practical skills in observation, interpretation, information processing and presentation, all of which will be valued by employers.Our graduates enter careers including: Primary and secondary school teaching, Early years teaching, Education administrationCommunity development, Education publishing, Postgraduate study