Course Summary

This course opens up careers in education e.g. primary teaching, taking a teacher training course, e.g. PGCE or GTP after graduating, or other careers working with children. Draw on sociology, psychology, philosophy, law, health and social welfare as you apply theory to practice in work-based settings. After a broad first year, you can focus on a particular theme, (e.g. special educational needs, technology and teaching preparation), preparing you to work in a range of professions with children and young people and allowing you to explore your own interests. Gain vital experience through work placements and volunteering, including a final year work-based unit in an educational setting, and develop research skills through doing a research project in an educational subject of your choice.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1; Introduction to Degree Studies, Sociology of Education and Childhood, Human Development, The Inclusive Society Year 2; Research Methods, Comparative Education, Policy and Practice in Special Educational Needs and Disability*, Children and Young People in the Digital Age*, Understanding the Workplace*, The Lifelong Curriculum* Year 3; Education Studies Dissertation, Philosophy of Education, Critical Debates in SEND Education*, Technology Enhanced Education*, Supporting Early Years Learning From Birth to Five*, Analysing the Workplace*, Developing Teaching* *Option units

Course Details – Assessment Method

This course aims to provide a range of assessment methods to support the diverse needs of all learners. Assessments include essays, webfolios, panel discussions, debates, practicals, case studies, and presentations and exams. The assignments will build directly on the teaching sessions and you will be supported by lectures to complete the assignments. Written – essays, portfolios, journals, blogs, case studies (approx. 66%) Presentations, posters, vivas, debates (approx. 29%) Tests and exams (approx. 5%)

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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: X328

Institution code: B22

Campus Name: Bedford Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

96 - 120 UCAS tariff points

96 - 120 UCAS Tariff points


We are happy to consider applicants with alternative qualifications and/or work experience. If you would like to check if your qualifications will be accepted please contact the Admissions Team.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 67%

Go onto work and study: 82%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
International 13200.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually.

Provider information

Park Square
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Luton
LU1 3JU

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