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Education Studies at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

8Nov
Leeds Beckett University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate
29Nov
Leeds Beckett University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Ready to make a real difference? Discover how you can transform young lives and shape the future of education on this education studies course. If you’re passionate about driving social change, join us in exploring what it truly means to become an educator. This education studies degree provides you with the freedom to explore aspects of learning that give voice to you and others as we confront real-world challenges together. As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Study key ideas of educational provision, how these have been used to promote change and their impact upon society
  • Focus on both advocacy and collaboration to promote critical thinking and social justice literacy
  • Develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to contribute to a wide range of professions
  • Have the freedom to personalise your degree with specialist modules, placements, and through an independent research project
  • Question educational issues including the social influences surrounding how children learn and potential barriers to learning
Find out more Your course structure This degree is structured around three critical themes:
  • Social justice, inequality and lived experience of diverse communities
  • Contemporary debates that examine the relationship between education policy, democracy and the state
  • Critical Reflection and Research
Breadth of learning Through specialist modules, you’ll shape your learning to meet your developing professional interests. As you study, you’ll be supported by our expert team that work with professionals in national and international settings. Completion of an independent research project will see you develop as a researcher, enabling you to examine issues that are key to your interests and professional career. Professional Experience Our students have recently completed professional placements in museums, education, schools, community and charity organisations, hospitals and refuges, and youth work. Creating inspirational educators As a student in the Carnegie School of Education, you'll join a community of unlike-minded students from a range of education and teacher training courses. Our educational centres encourage collaboration and ensure that your learning is informed by the latest research and developments in the sector. The school is committed to having a deep, beneficial impact within and beyond the education sector and breaking down barriers to learning. We aim to develop new approaches to improve pupil outcomes through our courses, partnerships, research and practice. Why study the BA Education Studies course at Leeds Beckett University? 1. Understand and respond to inequality in education and society by building real-world social justice knowledge 2. Cultivate your curiosity as you learn to question, explore, and rethink education across diverse real-world settings 3. Experience hands-on learning that challenges policy, theory, and practice – and sparks critical thinking about education’s biggest issues

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Introduction to Policy Studies
  • Evolution of the Education System
  • Academic Self
  • Whose Curriculum? Whose Knowledge?
  • Applying Educational Research
  • Professional Development 1
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Inequality of Schooling & Social Justice
  • Introduction to Education Philosophy
  • Research Methods & Ethics
  • Comparative Studies in Global Education
  • Professional Development 2
In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list. Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Multi-disciplinary Working: from Teaching to Social Work
  • Professional Development 3
  • Dissertation
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution (this includes those registered with the DBS Update Service); the checks undertaken by the University are appropriate to the course of study and relevant regulated activity placements.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Education Studies at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS