Course summary

Unlock your potential and make a difference in the fields of formal and informal education with the BA (Hons) Education Studies programme. This dynamic and forward-thinking programme is your gateway to a rewarding career dedicated to shaping the lives of children aged three to eleven years. The course:

Includes up to 315 hours of real-world placements, building valuable connections and enhancing your educational practice.

Equips you with a diverse set of transferable skills highly sought after by employers, including communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital fluency.

Provides a respected route into mainstream teaching via PGCE (Primary Education) or PcET (Adult and Further Education) teaching qualifications.

Offers flexible full-time and part-time study routes. Part-time students can choose from on-campus or online study modes to help balance study, work and family commitments.

Offers valuable opportunities to network with professionals and potential employers, increasing your chances of securing employment upon graduation.

Key Course Features:

Explore a range of contemporary topics relevant to working with children from 3 to 11 years and key to gaining employment in the education sector. Education Studies draws on the domains of psychology, sociology, curriculum studies, cultural studies, human rights, and global education.

Gain practical experience through diverse placements in schools, nurseries, local authorities, third sector organisations, and the private sector. Contextualise your learning and build valuable employment relationships.

Conduct authentic work-based research on a topic of your choice over two years of study. Your chance to make a unique contribution to the field of Education.

Experience an inclusive and flexible learning environment, supported by a friendly and experienced staff team committed to your growth and success.

Benefit from additional training and qualifications to enhance your CV such as Outdoor Learning, Makaton and Paediatric First Aid.

Modules

Year 1 (Level 4) Level 4 offers you the opportunity to build strong foundations in the field of education studies. You will learn how to be a degree level student and prepare for and undertake your first 6 week placement. MODULES Learning and Teaching in Primary Education (Core) Contemporary Debates in Childhood and Education (Core) Psychology of Childhood (Core) Professional Practice for Childhood and Education (Core) Skills for Study and Employability (Core) Year 2 (Level 5) Level 5 builds on the skills and knowledge you developed at level 4 by further specialising in the field of education. At level 5 you are introduced to authentic work-based research and you will engage with your extended 8 week placement. MODULES Additional Learning Needs and Neurodiversity (Core) Social Action – Supporting Children and Families in Society (Core) Children’s Rights and the Law (Core) Practice Informed Research (Core) Year 3 (Level 6) At level 6 the aim is to successfully complete your degree and move into employment. You will explore the role of leadership in practice and plan for your own professional development whilst out on a three week placement. You will also further develop your independent study skills by completing your final year dissertation. MODULES Comparative Education: International Perspectives (Core) Exploring Expressive Arts (Core) Leadership and Professional Development (Core) Dissertation (Core)

Assessment method

As a full-time student you will attend campus for up to 3 days per week which will include a mixture of classroom and online based learning. Classroom sessions provide you with an opportunity to learn alongside your fellow students and are based in activity and discussion. Online materials are used to prepare you for the classroom sessions and to provide follow-on work/research for you to complete in your own time. As a part-time student you can use our flexible study mode to choose the right pathway through your studies for you. You may choose to study one day per week in the classroom alongside our full-time students, you may choose to study online using our Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), or you can choose a combination of both. If you choose to study 100% online with us you will receive regular on-campus or online meetings with your tutors outside of work hours. A range of assessment methods will be used throughout your studies and could include: case studies; handouts, posters, observations; portfolios; presentations, essays, reports and a dissertation at level 6. Our assignments are chosen to help you develop the skills and writing techniques you will need for future employment or study. Placement in practice forms an important part of your degree studies. During your studies you will undertake 3 placements: Level 4 - Professional Practice for Childhood and Education (40 credits). You will attend placement for 2 days per week for 6 weeks (84 hrs). At level 4 the purpose of the placement is for you to explore and experience professional competencies in practice. Level 5 - Practice Informed Research (60 credits). You will attend placement 3 days a week for 8 weeks (168 hrs). At level 5 the purpose of the placement is for you to engage with authentic research ideas and to collect primary research data. Level 6 - Leadership and Professional Development (40 credits). You will attend placement 3 days a week for 3 weeks (63 hrs). At level 6 the purpose of the placement is for you to observe leadership skills and to consider your own professional development in relation to future employment. Our placements include (but are not limited to) schools; nursery settings; local authority settings, for example the Child Prevention and Support Service and Flying Start; third sector organisations, for example Home Start, Action for Children and Save the Family; and the private sector, for example Residential Homeless Support for Families and Residential Family Assessment Centres. Part-time students will use their normal place of work to complete their placement hours.

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:: BAES

Institution code:: G53

Campus name:: Wrexham (Main Campus)

Campus code:: W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points

A level - CCC - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 45 credits P: 0 credits

Scottish Higher - CDDDDD

AS

Scottish Advanced Higher - DDD

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Extended Project

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Wrexham University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.

Student Outcomes

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	Year 1
Scotland	£9250	Year 1
Wales	£9250	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£9250	Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Degree level: Undergraduate

Awarded by: Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)

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