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? With BA (Hons) Education Studies (top-up) you can study the subjects associated with education in society. You'll gain a national and international perspective of education and consider elements such as social justice, policy, current issues in education. You'll also have the opportunity to gain some placement experience in a range of settings. This course is ideal if you have already completed a related foundation degree or diploma of higher education. **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, 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 - Explore the underpinning fundamentals of education including historical and social developments both past and present, and the philosophical, psychological and sociological theories on which modern education has been established. - Consider a range of educational systems and settings, selected from local, national and international examples, with scope for pursuing students own particular professional interests. - Develop a critical understanding of educational environments and approaches in relation to social justice, social policy and educational diversity. - Develop and deepen an understanding of the practices of teaching and learning in a range of educational settings - Recognise and evaluate the process of human learning and the impact learning and education have not only within schools and other formal educational institutions but also within the wider social context, as learners progress and change from childhood and adolescence to adult life. - Cultivate a critical perspective on contemporary education and consider the possible directions of its future development. - Critically reflect on personal values in relation to education and make connections to the assumptions made within educational contexts. - Complete research enquiries on educational issues and in educational settings, demonstrating critical thinking and skills to effectively design, complete and report on educational research, including the collection and analysis of numerical or narrative data, that reaches balanced conclusions positioned within the existing literature. - Develop a well-informed, enquiring, analytical and critical disposition towards educational policy and practice. - Make links between theory and practice; reflect critically on real-life experiences. 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 So, if you're passionate about education, this is the perfect course for you.

Course Details - Modules

Year one - 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

Coursework - may include written tasks and assignments, reports, dissertations, portfolios, project work

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: X305

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


Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in relevant subject (240 credits) and English GCSE at grade 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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