Course summary

Educators can have a lasting impact on lives. Whether you want to become a teacher, work in social or care industries, business, the environment or community development, education offers a flexible career path. If you're wondering if university is for you or if you have enough entry points we want to hear from you, whatever the circumstances. With opportunities to work with children, young people and adults in a variety of contexts, this course allows you to create your own career path. We offer high-quality teaching, a stimulating learning environment where you'll feel supported and ready for degree study. In your first year, you'll develop your knowledge of the ways children and adults come to know what they know. You’ll acquire skills and the confidence to know how to use it. Upon successful completion of your first year, you’ll join the undergraduate BA (Hons) Education course where you develop your understanding of the ways children and adults learn together. Your foundation year will:

• Enable you to enter University from non-traditional entry routes, whether you are returning to education after a break or if you come with qualifications other than A levels.

• Introduce you to supportive and accessible academic staff in a welcoming community with personal tutor support.

• Prepare you for level 4 study in a research-rich environment, establishing relationships with the University, support services, teaching staff and other education students.

• Provide research-informed teaching opportunities which build on your prior learning, encouraging you to draw on your work/professional/personal experiences.

• Provide you learning experiences which offer small group work, problem-solving and interactive approaches through a wide range of diverse and innovative teaching methods.

• Support you in developing essential study skills through a variety of coursework-based inclusive assessments – from essays and presentations to creative projects, personal development plans and written projects.

• Engage with our three cores: social justice, inclusion and sustainability.

• Critically consider eco-education: from global education to outdoor and experiential learning.

• Tackle central education issues, such as diversity, special educational needs, disability, mental health and wellbeing.

• Learn from experienced lecturers and tutors who are actively engaged in national and international research projects in education.