Course summary

This exciting new degree brings together the best of History and Education Studies. You’ll be taught by experts conducting influential studies and deepen your understanding of education from early years to lifelong learning. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE 1. EMPLOYABILITY: Combining two subjects will boost your employability and give you knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate. 2. WIDE RANGE OF LEARNING: Explore the broad sweep of British, European and global history from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century and undertake fieldwork at historical locations ranging from country houses to industrial cities. 3. SHARE YOUR PASSION: Have the opportunity to organise and market a high-profile public conference where you can present your research. 4. DEEPER KNOWLEDGE: Deepen your understanding of education from early years to lifelong learning 5. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Benefit from the support of a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching team who are published experts in their field HOW YOU’LL LEARN: You will learn through lectures, seminars, self-directed study, tutorials, study visits, workshops, and work-related learning. We use digital learning materials to support you in your studies and we encourage discussion and debate through all our modules. You will have the opportunity to shape your own learning in individual research projects and student-led presentations. For Education Studies modules, you will be taught using a variety of methods from directed study, lectures, seminars and tutorials. You will be taught by influential researchers and published authors whose work is shaping the debate about the future of education. Their research in education includes topics such as:

• Inclusion

• Diversity

• Social equality

• Online learning

• Pastoral care in primary, secondary and higher education

• You may consider a career in:

• Writing, editing or publishing

• Journalism

• Marketing, advertising or events

• Art and literature-based organisations such as media centres, museums or galleries

• Teaching

• Early-years practitioners