University of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Consider the role of education, learning and thinking in human development Build your academic knowledge This four-year route will help you gain a deeper understanding of the philosophy, policy and practice of education while building your academic skills. Studying at university can be challenging but that’s the beauty of this course. It includes an introductory year to build your academic knowledge, skills and confidence. Alongside building your academic writing, research and presentation skills, in the first introductory year you’ll take modules from the BA (Hons) Education and BA (Hons) Primary Teaching degrees. This means you’ll get to see different careers in education. Go beyond the classroom Our BA (Hons) Education with Integrated Foundation Year course prepares you for a future career in education, as you go beyond the confines of the classroom to analyse the fast-changing landscape of education. Exploring topics on a local, national and global scale, you’ll learn about education from all perspectives and understand how you can make a significant difference to the lives of others. Open up your career options Choosing this course will help keep your options open with future study and job prospects in or outside of the classroom. You will gain the skills needed to progress within numerous industries that contain an education element to their work. Placement opportunities As part of this course, you get the opportunity to experience placements during the third and fourth year. This will give you great insight into how different industries integrate education in their organisations. On this course you will:
- Build your academic on an integrated foundation year.
- Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education.
- Explore and consider key theories of human development and the nature of education.
- Provide a firm foundation for a career within educational settings.
Modules
Our BA (Hons) Education with Integrated Foundation Year course gives you the academic skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed. You then focus on a comprehensive overview of key contemporary theories and conceptions surrounding education, allowing you to discover and pursue your specific interests.
Assessment method
The key to a degree, and subsequent career, in education and teaching is communication. Therefore, there will be a range of methods to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills you will develop on the course. These will range from more traditional assessment methods such as essays, presentations and examinations, to more education specific practices such as lesson plans, lesson commentaries and curriculum packs. There will also be a focus on your ability to function within a workplace setting, as well as a final independent project that will act a culmination of your three years of learning on the course. Modules are assessed at every stage of the course, offering cumulative assessment of your progress. Your academic advisor and lecturers are available for advice throughout your degree.
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
- Course code:
- X306
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
- Campus code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University has an alternative entry route for applicants who have relevant skills and experience but who do not hold the formal minimum entry qualifications required. Applicants who demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to enter a course of higher education will be asked to complete an entry task involving the completion of specially set assignments.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £16344 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE