Course summary

Do you want to have an impact on the world around you, inspiring critical thinking and challenging inequality? Our BA Education degree course will give you the skills and knowledge to do this, illuminating the transformative power of education. As educational professionals of the future, we realise the significance of widening mindsets and enriching the educational experience. Our passionate tutors will support you in gaining an excellent understanding of the sociology, psychology, and philosophy of education, and how this changes in reaction to national and international developments. On our course, the study of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is woven into all three years of your studies, meaning you acquire specialised knowledge and practical skills that will help you to create inclusive learning environments, foster every child's potential, and make a meaningful impact in schools, care settings, and beyond. You will also significantly build on your understanding of political science, sociology, philosophy, history and psychology within the academic study of education. Our lecturers are research-active in a wide variety of educational topics and bring contemporary insight into the classroom that covers education in its broadest sense. You will explore formal, informal, and non-formal ways of learning across all age groups and build an understanding of both lifelong and life wide study. If you’re interested in specialising in international education, we have second year modules which are designed to provide you with a global perspective on educational systems, policies, and practices, and will give you the opportunity to study abroad - for a short placement or a full academic year! Through doing this, you will increase your understanding of diverse cultural approaches to teaching and learning, naturally enhance your adaptability and cross-cultural communication skills, and attain invaluable and unique experiential overseas learning. As well as lectures and seminars, you will also receive personal one-to-one reassurance and support throughout your studies. We deliver our curriculum to smaller class sizes, which means we get to know you personally in what one of our international students has described as our “living classroom”. BA Education Pathway The BA Education course allows you to tailor your learning to focus on a specialist pathway in Education with Applied Psychology. Through studying Applied Psychology, you gain an in-depth understanding of the applications of psychology within education, as well as the influence of diversity upon development, learning and behaviour. This multidisciplinary pathway aims not only to develop your knowledge and understanding, but also to ensure that you develop the skills, attitudes and confidence to support, educate, nurture, and advocate for children, young people and families throughout your professional career. You will explore the holistic development of children, in-depth psychological theories, educational practice, and insights on how students learn and develop. You will gain an understanding of cognitive processes, motivation, and the emotional factors that impact learning, and will be able to apply psychological principles to create new and effective teaching strategies and support student wellbeing. We regularly receive feedback from schools and initial teacher education providers saying that our students are well equipped and knowledgeable for progression into teacher training should you wish to choose this career progression route. No matter what area you’re interested in, this course will provide you with skills and experience to progress to a wide range of education-related careers, including both primary and secondary teacher training.