Course summary

Education in the UK and overseas is constantly changing, making it a fascinating field of study. This Education BA(Hons) course examines a range of contemporary UK and international education systems, with a focus on education as a business. Our Education BA(Hons) course, taught by teachers who are industry leaders, can prepare you for a successful post-University career. You’ll also focus on the education sector from a different perspective, including socially and politically. Following your studies, you might go on to work, for example, for local authorities, in family and children’s services, in nurseries, as a childminder, or in another relevant role. Why Study Education BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? On the course, you’ll develop sought-after skills and make industry contacts. You’ll also have the option to complete a 120-hour placement in a relevant educational setting. Plus, the Careers and Employability Service offers professional help and guidance, during your degree and beyond. The course addresses the fast-changing educational environment, giving you the skills to ensure you’re responsive to those changes within a variety of educational settings. You'll also: • explore the political, social, technological, and economic context of Education • consider approaches to management, organisational culture and behaviour, and marketing within Education. • undertake an investigative project that will develop and enhance an educational organisation. Professional Bodies At Huddersfield, you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree†, allowing you to gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. †full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.