BA Education Studies with a Foundation Year
Entry requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades CDD (or equivalent) Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) Accepted subjects: Education Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Education subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Childcare and Education; Children's Care, Learning and Development; Children and Young People's Workforce; Health and Social Care; Early Years Education and Care WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education Studies, with a foundation year to support transition to degree-level study. Core topics include communication and writing, research methods, and ethics and professional practice. The course includes a 120-hour placement in the second year, and students complete a final research project at Level 6.
Modules
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Negotiated Studies
- Equality and the Child
- Policy and Politics
- Foundations of Child Development
- Introduction to Education Studies
- Preparing to Study in Higher Education
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Education
- Education, Equity and Social Justice
- Learning in the Early Years
- Post-Compulsory Learning
- Professional Practice, Placement and Safeguarding 2
- Education Policy and Reform
- Inclusion, Diversity and SEND
- Preparing to Research
- Investigating and Developing Curriculum
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Digital Education
- Navigating Transitions
- Exploring Contemporary Issues in Education
- Principles of Assessment
- Anti-Racist Practice