London South Bank University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This degree is all about deepening your understanding of how people learn. You’ll explore the cultural and historical aspects of the education system in the UK and beyond, and undertake placements in a wide variety of London settings. These could include mainstream primary schools, schools for children with special educational needs, hospitals, prisons, Pupil Referral Units and theatres. It’s all delivered by an academic team with vast experience and expertise in teaching practice and education research – with a guaranteed interview for teacher training and strong employment opportunities waiting for you when you graduate.
Modules
Modules are subject to change Year 1 Semester 1 What is Education? Study Skills for Education Community, Family and Children Semester 2 Developing Mathematical Thinking Language, Literacy and Learning: Reading Mentor Placement Constructing Childhood Year 2 Semester 1 Interpersonal Interactions An introduction to Technology and Education Equality, Culture and Citizenship Semester 2 Barriers to Learning Alternative Educational Setting Placement Anti-racist education practice Year 3 Project Semester 1 The Learning Environment Contemporary Issues in Education Semester 2 Educational Autobiography Contextualising Education Globally
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- X301
- Institution code:
- L75
- Campus name:
- LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
International applicants
English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or TOEFL IBT 80 ( the minimum score required in each skills areas are: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) or Pearson Test of English Academic 52 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 51)
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 104 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 9 credits M: 36 credits P: 0 credits
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Provider information
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road
Southwark
SE1 0AA