Modules

Year one The first year introduces key concepts and skills that underpin the study of Education. You'll be introduced to formal and informal education and explore the potential of education to transform lives. Key themes include wellbeing, global citizenship and the impact of research. In your Drama modules, you’ll work with other students as part of a theatre ensemble, develop foundational skills in acting and directing, and build critical skills in performance analysis. Year two In your second year you’ll be introduced to the key ideas and theories needed to understand contemporary educational issues. You’ll learn about education policy and its role on a local and global scale. You’ll also evaluate how education contributes to achieving change in the workplace. You’ll explore global citizenship and wellbeing in more depth. You’ll have the opportunity to explore sustainable development. Depending on your choice of modules, you can undertake an education placement in your second year. In Drama, you’ll explore topics such as performance-making, applied theatre, playwriting, acting, directing, musical theatre and theatre production, with opportunities to work with your fellow students, specialist staff, and visiting professionals and artists. Year three You’ll develop a deeper understanding of a professional career in education and education’s role in sustainable development. If you’re interested in a teaching career, and you’re on target to successfully complete your degree, we offer a guaranteed interview for our Primary or Secondary PGCE courses in your final year. In your final year Drama modules, real-world application of your skills becomes the focus of your study. You’ll have the flexibility to choose optional modules that are of particular interest to you in areas such as Shakespeare, Staging a Play, Writing and Directing for Performance, and Musical Theatre.

Assessment method

In your Education modules, you'll be assessed through various tasks and coursework including written assignments, creative projects, practical assessments and presentations. There are no exams. In the Drama component of your course, assessment tasks include public performance, playwriting, in-class performance of devised or published work, presentations, performance of backstage/technical roles, critical reflection, working as part of an ensemble, script analysis, devising, and individual / group research projects. We’ll provide you with prompt feedback and give you regular guidance on how to improve your skills, knowledge and understanding.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS