BA Education
About this course
BA (Hons) Education is an education degree focused on educational theory, practice, policy, and human development. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour. The course incorporates practice-led learning through placements in real educational settings across all three years. The first year covers philosophical and sociological foundations through modules such as Foundations Of Educational Thought and The Social Blueprint. The second year examines learning design and micro-sociological perspectives through modules including The Learning Architect and The Social Experience of Education. The final year involves independent study and research planning through modules such as Mapping the Field and Critical Inquiry.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. All students will be required to undertake a criminal convictions check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. For those wishing to pursue a career in teacher training, GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above (previously grade C) are required. Grade 4 (C) or above for Science is also required if you wish to teach primary education. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Education Navigator: Who You Are And Who You Aspire To Be
- Foundations Of Educational Thought
- The Learning Mind
- The Social Blueprint
- The Learning Architect
- Learning Unlocked
- The Social Experience of Education
- Context and Character
- Education and You: Who you Are, What you Do, Why it Matters
- Mapping the Field
- Reflective and Reflexive Inquiry
- Critical Inquiry