Applied Education Studies (Daytime Delivery) BA (Hons)

Designed so you can work while you study this flexible course is ideal if you would like a career in teaching and already work or volunteer in a primary nursery or special school as a nursery nurse teaching assistant instructor sports coach or classroom volunteer.

This course helps you add an understanding of academic theory to your experience of working in an educational setting. Successful completion qualifies you to apply for Qualifying to Teach courses at Primary and Early Years levels.

It is designed so you can work while studying offering evening part-time study at Luton Bedford and Peterborough and a part-time day option at Luton. All courses are mainly delivered during the school year and there is also an opportunity for it to be completed in a work-based setting. It is the only course locally offering this flexibility of degree study for working students.

You can gain your Honours degree in four years although your study can be spread over a longer period.

Why choose this course?

• Develop a strong foundation and in-depth understanding of educational provision for children aged between 3 and 11 years and children in special education working at levels commensurate with this age band
• Learn the skills you need to apply for Qualifying to Teach courses
• Study part-time while working in an educational setting and use your work experience towards your course
• Benefit from our experienced support in helping you balance work study and family commitments
• Gain from a course that provides a clear route into a professional graduate role through Early Years teacher status Primary initial teacher training or leadership and management

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To apply for this course please contact [email protected]

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country