Course Summary

Do you have an interest in education? Are you keen to study aspects of education without committing to becoming a teacher? Do you want to help children and adults to learn in a variety of settings? You'll study education and learning from a national and global point of view, in vocational and non-vocational education and training and in lifelong learning. **Why Choose University of Cumbria?** We'll give you a solid academic grounding, so if you want to progress to further study at masters level or go into primary teaching, you can. You have the opportunity to complete work experience each year, so all the theory you learn in lectures and seminars will be backed up with first-hand experience. Not only will this boost your confidence, but it'll bolster your CV. - Our strong partnership with educational providers helps you to secure placements and enhances your job prospects - Study in small class groups, so we will get to know you well - Support from a personal tutor from the start of your studies - Work-based placements will enhance your academic knowledge and boost your employability - Boost your professional and employability skills throughout your studies - Flexibility to follow and research your own interests - Taught by tutors with education backgrounds to bring real-life experience into your learning - Study at our London campus, situated in the East End of London So, if you're passionate about education, this is the perfect course for you. This programme is for those who are interested in education, not necessarily in a school environment. You'll be introduced to a number of different educational areas and we will encourage you to gain work experience as you study. This work-based learning is a key aspect in enabling you to make links between theoretical aspects of learning with the more practical application within an educational setting. Throughout the course we will provide support to develop your own employability skills, helping you to focus on the direction you want to take after graduation. Through the support of experienced tutors, who will take time to get to know you and properly explore options, you will be able to choose the right path to make the most of your studies at a professional level. Each year will provide opportunities to develop your research skills, and work-based learning will be negotiated with your personal tutor to match your needs. This programme will develop useful skills for a future working in a range of educational settings such as: - Education administrator - Learning mentor - Teaching assistant - Careers adviser - Family support worker - Museum education officer - Youth worker

Course Details - Modules

Year one - Compulsory Modules: Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts, Learning and Development, Introduction to Safeguarding in Education, Educational Environments, An Introduction to the History and Sociology of Education, Key Issues in Education Today. Year two - Compulsory Modules: Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 2, Psychology of Education, Educational Policy and Context, Global Childhoods, Education, Faith and Philosophy, Planning an Enquiry. Year three - Compulsory Modules: Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 3, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Educational Leadership and Management, Current Issues and International Perspectives, Education and the Media, Special Study.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: X301

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: London - Tower Hamlets

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

60 credits overall, 45 graded at level 3


GCSE English at C/4 or above

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

EU 13250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 13250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.

Provider information

Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Carlisle
CA1 2HH

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