On our Education & Sociology Foundation Entry course you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of two disciplines and get to the heart of educational theories, policies and practice.
You’ll study core social theories and research methodologies, and debate a range of sociological themes. Gain knowledge of these two disciplines and develop your skills and practical experience.
Why study with us
- There’s an opportunity to undertake a placement in an educational setting at each stage of our programme.
- Our Social Sciences courses are ranked 2nd in UK for academic support – National Student Survey (NSS) 2022.
- Gain international work experience through our Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership.
What you'll do
- Our School hosts regular trips to destinations such as Cyprus, China, and other international locations.
- You’ll be on track to pursue either educational or sociological study at a higher level.
- Our course is very popular as it combines two complementary disciplines, with the principles of social justice at its core.
Optional modules
• DFC010: An Introduction to British Sign Language and Deaf Studies
• EBC001: Foundation in TESOL
• EDC009: Introduction to Education Studies
• EDC601: Introduction to Education
• ENC010: Introduction to Literature and Creative Writing
• ENC012: Introduction to Literature
• ENC013: Introduction to Creative Writing
• HUC110: Essential Study Skills for Higher Education
• HUC111: Developing Academic Knowledge
• HUC114: Target Award Extended Study
• HUC115: Learning by Experience
• HUC601: Introduction to Business Economics
• HUC610: Essential Study Skills for Higher Education
• HYC101: Introduction to History
• HYC601: Introduction to History
• LGC001: Introduction to Language and Linguistics
• LWC002: Foundations of English Law
• MLC001: Skills for Language students
• MLC002: Introduction to Area Studies
• PIC101: Introduction to Philosophy
• PIC601: Introduction to Philosophy
• RBC002: Introduction to Religion, Culture and Society
• RBC601: Introduction to Religion, Culture and Society
• SOC601: Introduction to Social Sciences
Year 1
Compulsory modules
• ED1201: Introduction to Education Studies
ED1202: Education for Everyone?• SO1114: Doing Social Research
• SO1116: Sociological Ways of Thinking
Optional modules• C11501: The Social Construction of Childhood
• CJ1101: Crime and Society
• ED1204: Observing Education in Action
• SO1115: Youth, Identity and Difference
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• S02015: Innovative Research
• SO2214: Contemporary Thinkers
Optional modules• ED2205: Sociology & Education
• ED2212: Models of Teaching and Learning
• ED2216: Preparing for Academic Writing and Research in Education
• ED2218: Experiential Learning in Educational Settings
• ED2236: Representations of Education in Literature and Film
• ED2243: Diversity and Inclusion in Education
• SO2002: Sociology of Religion
• SO2103: Sociology of Social Movement
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• ED3991: Dissertation
• ED3993: Double Dissertation
• SO3990: Dissertation in Sociology
Optional modules• CJ3007: Sex, Violence and strategies
• CJ3027: Human Trafficking and Modern-Day' Slavery
• ED3205: The Professional Role and its Context
• ED3208: Reflective Practice in Educational Settings
• ED3209: Learning, Curriculum and Assessment
• ED3210: Policy and Practice in Educational Settings
• ED3215: The Education of Vulnerable Young People
• ED3223: Families, Schools and Society
• ED3229: International Perspectives on Education
• HY3064: Thatcher's Britain 1979-1990
• RB3007: Religion, Media and Culture
• CJ3027: Human Trafficking and Modern-Day' Slavery
• ED3205: The Professional Role and its Context
• ED3208: Reflective Practice in Educational Settings
• ED3209: Learning, Curriculum and Assessment
• ED3210: Policy and Practice in
• Educational Settings ED3215: The Education of Vulnerable Young People
• ED3223: Families, Schools and Society
• ED3229: International Perspectives on Education
• HY3064: Thatcher's Britain 1979-1990
• RB3007: Religion, Media and Culture
• S03003: Understanding Security and Policing in the Twenty-First Century
• SO3020: The Sociology of Childhood
• S03108: Global Social Divisions
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
Education and Sociology Foundation Entry could lead to a career in primary or secondary school, or further education teaching following a PGCE or other postgraduate teacher training.
Education and Sociology could also lead to teaching support roles, such as working with children and families, youth work, police work, community work, equality and diversity specialist, researcher, and local government.
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