Education

The BA (Hons) in Education recruits directly on to Level 6 (equivalent to year 3 of a full-time course). It is designed to allow progression opportunities to students with prior qualifications such as a relevant Foundation Degree. There is the opportunity to gain credits towards your degree with experience in an educational setting. Please note that some modules will require employment or a placement in a relevant educational setting. Aims are: To provide students with the opportunity to pursue an in-depth critical examination of education with a specific focus on education theory, values, principles, policies, structures, systems, processes, pedagogies and outcomes in a wide variety of contexts To enable students to develop the ability to critically analyse diverse educational opinions, theories and perspectives To encourage students to engage with an intellectually challenging curriculum that is underpinned by the scholarly activity of members of teaching staff To enable students to benefit from a supportive environment to assist the academic, personal and professional development of students resulting in the emergence of independent learners

UCAS Tariff - 180 - 240 points
Foundation Degree in Early Years or another relevant subject Certificate in Education. It is a requirement that a DBS check has been undertaken before entry to the programme.