About the course

For this broad-based course, you draw on sociology, psychology, philosophy, law, health and social welfare, applying educational theory to practice in work-based settings. It sets you up for a career in education or working with children.

The degree is designed to give you a solid foundation in education across different fields, building your understanding of its role in modern society, the current debates and issues, policy and practice, both in the UK and internationally.

After a wide-reaching, first-year introduction to key higher education skills, theories and ideas, you move on to focus on particular areas such as special educational needs; education and technology; teaching preparation; and/or families and communities. This allows you to follow a particular interest with your future career in mind.

You gain valuable experience through work placements and volunteering including a final-year, work-based unit in an education setting.

Why choose this course?

• Our Education courses have a high student satisfaction rating for our teaching (91%) and academic support (90%) (NSS 2022)
• Its broad curriculum prepares you to work in a range of professions involving children and young people
• There is flexibility in unit choices during your second and third years, allowing you to specialise in a particular area
• Its focus on employability allows you to put educational theory into practice through work placements and volunteering
• It is a pathway to a future career in education, either as a qualified teacher or in support roles, or in any role working with children and young people, such as social work
• Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year in industry (see below)
• If you need a step up into higher education, start with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees you a place on the degree course