BA Education

Programme overview

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

Programme specification

The field of Education sits in an ever-changing context. This dynamic programme will enable you to learn about the various settings, both formal and informal, in which learning takes place and to understand the processes underpinning learning. You will explore the ways in which education is conceptualised and delivered in different social, political and economic contexts and examine how government policies impact on the classroom practice. You will understand how schools and classrooms work and will have opportunities to learn about how different core curriculum subjects are learned and taught, including optional modules in important aspects of classroom practice such as Behaviour Management or Assessing Learning. At levels two and three you will undertake a placement in a school or other educational establishment which will enable you to understand the relationship between theory and practice and to apply the knowledge that you gained in the modules that you have studied. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own experience as a learner and on your experience in education workplaces.

You will consider how research informs education practice, learn a variety of methods for educational research and will conduct your own small-scale research projects. You will have opportunities to study abroad or to spend a year working in an appropriate professional setting and to reflect on those experiences. Throughout the programme you will be taught by experts in the field of education who are experienced teacher educators and will have opportunities to consider and prepare for a range of careers in education in the UK or internationally. You will also have opportunities to progress to further study for a professional or academic qualification in the field of education.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Students are required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EDUC1003	The Practice of Educating	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP
EDUC1010	Psychological Approaches to Child Development and Education	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
EDUC1014	Becoming a Practitioner of Learning	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
EDUC1210	Diverse Contexts of Learning	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
EDUC1213	Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP

Optional Modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EDUC1040	Second Language Acquisition and Learning	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC1207	Children's Rights and Social Justice	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC1604	Building a Career from Education Studies	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Discovery Modules

Students may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

Please note that if you choose a discovery module, your optional module becomes compulsory and must be passed.

Year 2

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Compulsory Modules

Students are required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EDUC2000	Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education 2	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP
EDUC2004	Research Methods	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP
EDUC2101	International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
EDUC2401	Inclusive Education	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP

Optional Modules

Students are required to study and pass at least 20 credits from the following optional modules. You may decide to study up to 40 credits from the following list.

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EDUC2006	Issues in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education	20	Not running in 202526
EDUC2080	The Practice of English Language Teaching	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2228	Using Stories to Develop Learning	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Basket 2:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EDUC2007	Teaching and Learning in Primary and Early Years	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC2008	Outdoor and Experiential Learning	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
SLSP2933	Sociology and the Climate Crisis	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Discovery Modules

Students may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

Please note that if you choose a discovery module, your optional module becomes compulsory and must be passed.

Year 3

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Students are required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EDUC3016	Educational Futures: Challenges and Possibilities	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP
EDUC3810	Final Year Research Project	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Optional Modules

Students need to choose a minimum of 40 credits (in which case they must choose 20 credits of Discovery modules) and a maximum of 60 credits from the following three baskets of modules. Students can use up to 20 credits for Discovery modules. Please choose one module from any one basket. For example, students can choose one module from basket 1, one module from basket 3 and 20 credits of Discovery modules. An alternative example could be choose one module from basket 1, one module from basket 2 and one module from basket 3. We cannot guarantee a clash-free option with discovery modules.

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EDUC3060	Mathematics Education	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC3061	Technology-enhanced language learning	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC3903	Children, Families and Cultural Diversity: Philosophical Perspectives	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
HPSC3200	Science Communication: History & Theory	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EDUC3015	Children's Literature in Education	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC3040	Critical Debates in Childhood and Youth Research	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC3042	Supporting Learning in Children with Additional Needs	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC3060	Mathematics Education	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
EDUC3807	Students Into Education	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Discovery Modules

Students may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

Please note that if you choose a discovery module, your optional modules become compulsory and must be passed.

Last updated: 03/09/2025 15:43:50

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