WHAT IS EDUCATION BA (HONS)?
Read moreIf you’re passionate about making a difference by using education to improve people’s lives, this degree gives you the tools to do just that.
Our education courses are ranked in the top 15 in the UK for teaching and student satisfaction by the Guardian Good University Guide 2023.
Exploring the varied world of education, you’ll develop your own personal philosophy and career path, whether in teaching or another education-related profession.
Sustainability and social justice are central to the course. You’ll examine global issues such as climate change, inequality, migration, changing societies and disability to further explore the role of education. Psychology helps our understanding of individuals, groups and society to enable you to make a positive impact. Optional modules allow you to tailor your degree to suit your interests and career aspirations.
STUDY STYLE
You’ll get real-world experience through our network of over 400 schools in Gloucestershire and beyond. You can complete placements and volunteer in animal shelters, schools, colleges, youth centres, museums and residential homes.
Your practice and professional development will be underpinned by lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. You’ll complete a range of assessments such as written assignments, individual and group presentations, case studies, blogs and in-class exams.
COURSE MODULES
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
- Level 4 (Undergraduate year 1)All students must complete these modules:
- Personal Development (ES4001)
- What is Education? (ES4004)
- Education Policy (ES4005)
- Introduction to Themes in Education (ES4006)
- Introduction to Psychology in Contexts (ES4007)
- Education in Practice (ES4008)
- Human Development (ES4009)
- An Introduction to Working in Education (ES4011)
- Introduction to Researching Education (ES5001)
- Social and Emotional Development in Education (ES5003)
- Overcoming Barriers to Progress (ES5004)
- Contemporary Issues in Education (ES5005)
- Education and Society around the World (ES5006)
- Education in an Ethnically Diverse Society (ES5007)
- First and Second Language Acquisition, Learning and Development (ES5008)
- Education in the Digital Era (ES5009)
- Exploring Working in Education (ES5011)
- Dissertation (ES6001)
- Teaching English As A Foreign Language (EF6301)
- Psychology for Practice (ES6004)
- Community Development and Education: Theory (ES6005)
- Community Development and Education: Practice (ES6006)
- Education for Change (ES6007)
- Learning to Think: Thinking to Learn (ES6008)
- Mentoring, Coaching and Supervision (ES6009)
- Learning Outside the Classroom (ES6010)
- Practice in Education (ES6012)

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