BA (Hons) Education

This popular degree is ideal for those interested in working with children and young people in informal and formal education settings. The statutory requirements of curricula for children and young people in primary education in both England and Wales are explored, as are factors impacting on learning dispositions and how pupils can be supported through the curriculum and pastorally.The course:has a long history of providing a well-respected, successful and alternative pathway into mainstream primary teaching via a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE – Primary Education) or Post-compulsory qualification (PcET – Adult and Further Education)keeps options open for a range of other career opportunities that involve work with children and young peopleis predominantly geared towards working with children between the ages of 3-13 years of agecombines academic study and work experiencedraws upon theoretical perspectives from a wide range of disciplines including education, sociology, psychology, philosophy, health and social welfare/justiceconsiders educational policies, processes and perspectives relating to the statutory requirements of early years’ curricula and Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum in both England and Walescovers factors which impact on the wellbeing and learning dispositions of children and young peopleKEY COURSE FEATURESStudy topics which are contemporary and directly related to the education of childrenExperience extended placements within the children’s workforceEngage in research whilst out on placement whilst being guided by experienced practitionersUse your current relevant employment as your placement or seek exciting new experiencesReceive support from an experienced staff team and academic tutorial system