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Education Studies with Foundation Year at University of Hull - UCAS

University of Hull

Degree level: Undergraduate

Education Studies with Foundation Year

Course summary

Engage your passion for education and a fairer society with this innovative degree programme. Designed to give you the skills you need to make a difference in today’s complex and evolving educational landscape, expect to learn about educational processes, systems and approaches within cultural, societal and political contexts. Build your experience with work placements and project-based learning, study towards Forest School accreditation, and get the chance to explore a semester abroad while studying. Choose to follow a central programme or specialise in one of three specific areas of interest including Youth and Community Work (YCW), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI). The Foundation Year is an extra year of study at the start of your degree. It’s designed to boost your academic skills and knowledge of your specialist area. When you successfully complete it, you can transfer seamlessly into the full degree programme. Why study at Hull?

  • Specialise in what interests you: Gain a core understanding of educational studies with the option to specialise in a range of high-demand optional pathways.
  • Gain hands-on experience: Put the theory into practice on work placements and in our Forest School Training Centre..
  • Study abroad: Boost your employability by studying abroad at one of our partner universities, gaining a global understanding of educational practices.
Where could this take me? With the academic grounding and practical skills you’ll learn, there are lots of options for your future career. Many graduates take up a role in teaching, educational administration and management, while others pursue a research role in an educational setting, or work with training and caring organisations. More specialist careers include work in SEND organisations, as a youth worker, or TESOL teacher. You can also go on to further study with this recognised route to PGCE and education-related postgraduate courses.

Modules

Core modules include: Ethical Dilemma and the Moral Maze Education, Power and Knowledge Social Justice and Social Change Leadership and Professional Management Communities of Practice Optional modules include: Representations and Realities: The Media, Diversity and Difference Issues and Interventions in Youth and Community Work Introduction to English Language Teaching Working Therapeutically and Inclusively with Children with SEND

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree. Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests. Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work. Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
X322
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)

Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.

https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
International £17500 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.
Education Studies with Foundation Year at University of Hull - UCAS