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    Nottingham Trent University

    Nottingham Trent University

    United KingdomUnited Kingdom , Nottingham

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    X312

    Campuses

    Clifton Campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023
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    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 16,500  / year
    Next Intake September-2023

    Education Studies

    About

    Are you ready for a future in education but want to keep your career options open? Our dynamic BA (Hons) Education Studies degree lets you do just that. You will take learning beyond the classroom, as you study education in its broadest sense. This unique course covers early years through to adult education - exploring a diverse range of subject areas, including sociology, policy, globalisation, technology, and social justice.

    With a wide range of modules, you will have the freedom to build your own degree in line with your specific interests and career aims. Topics include education with a teaching focus; art, culture and heritage; youth studies and globalisation.

    From day one, we will help you give real-life context to your studies and gain hands-on experience. Enhanced work-based learning and placement opportunities available through the Nottingham Institute of Education (NIoE) will give you industry experience - making you even more attractive to future employers. So, whether you're new to the world of work or are planning a career change, you will be well prepared with our extensive network of 600 partnerships in settings, schools, colleges and the community.

    This course is delivered through the Nottingham Institute of Education.

    • Freedom to build your own degree with the choice of a wide range of modules in line with your specific interests and career aims.
    • Hands-on experience throughout your degree in a variety of educational employment roles through over 600 partnerships with local settings, schools, colleges and organisations.
    • Work-based learning opportunities are embedded throughout the course. You will have the opportunity to access a placement experience in Year One, Two and Three.
    • In Year Three, achieve up to 40 integrated credits at level 7, allowing you to submit work at Masters level, giving you the opportunity to transition APAL onto a part-time Masters in education programme.

    Our BA (Hons) Education Studies degree explores how people develop and learn throughout their lives. You will analyse education, drawing upon a range of disciplines, including sociology, policy, globalisation, technology and social justice.

    You will examine how people have experienced education and how society and culture influence what is taught and how. Throughout the course, you will consider education as being something that happens in both classroom and community contexts. Government policy and initiatives will be explored to identify how policy affects local, national and international educational practices, as well as peoples' life chances.

    Each year has a key focus that will allow you to think as an educationalist.

    • Year One
    • Year Two
    • Year Three

    In Year One, the course provides a solid grounding for understanding the multi- and interdisciplinary nature of education.

    Core Modules

    Outdoor Learning (20 credit points)

    • This module allows you to gain hands-on experience within an outdoor learning environment.
    • You'll explore the potential of outdoor learning environments in supporting young children in their learning and overall development.
    • You'll consider how outdoor learning is being used to support learners from early years and throughout childhood development within formal education and beyond.

    What is Education? (20 credit points)

    • This module examines the process of education, as well as its wider meaning within society and politics.
    • You'll consider what education is, who it is for, and how power relations shape educational experiences.
    • Key educational issues at national and international level will be explored in several contexts including formal, informal and alternative forms of education throughout life.

    Developing Learning (20 credit points)

    • This module explores the process of learning and how we can integrate this into formal education.
    • You'll consider: the way adults learn; the roles of the learner and the educator; approaches to learning; planning, design and organisation of learning and delivery methods.

    Academic Skills(20 credit points)

    • This module supports you in your transition into Higher Education and in understanding what is expected at this level of study and beyond.
    • You'll gain the essential skills needed to be successful in your academic journey.

    Community Education ChalleNGe (40 credit points)

    • This year-long module examines how culture and education are linked to community education.
    • You'll focus on the links between diverse local communities, language, youth, culture and international education in all formal settings.
    • You'll also work with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) ChalleNGe to apply concepts learned and help the local community.

    In Year Two, the course will enhance your theoretical knowledge as you think about how your own research could contribute to the field of education. You will take part in a year-long experiential learning and placement module. Placements can be in a wide range of educational settings, locally, regionally, nationally or even internationally.

    Core Modules

    Experiential Learning & Placement (40 credit points)

    • This year-long module explores the broader contexts in which your studies take place, within Education and Social Justice.
    • You'll develop professional skills through work-based learning in a placement setting relevant to your career goals.
    • Whilst on your placement, you'll be expected to reflect critically upon your own individual placement experiences.

    Education Policy and Practice (20 credit points)

    • This module covers education policy, along with historical and contemporary political trends in education.
    • You'll explore key debates within education policy and policymaking, as well as the political thinking driving policy reform.
    • You'll be encouraged to consider the ways in which education policy is carried out across all phases of education nationally and internationally.

    Research Methods in Education (20 credit points)

    • This module gives you knowledge and training on research methods in education, which will equip you to independently carry out a research project.
    • You'll cover the understanding, designing and application of research instruments that are relevant to the field of education.
    • You'll gain skills in a range of methodological approaches, philosophies and strategies.

    Optional Modules

    You'll choose one option A module and one option B module.

    Option A Modules

    Youth Health & Well-being (20 credit points)

    • This module introduces health and health care in Britain – an increasingly significant topic for those involved in providing services to young people.
    • You'll gain the practical skills needed to run effective health promotion campaigns.
    • This will give you context and concepts related to health giving you an understanding of some of the health impacts on young people and the population.

    Learning through Arts & Culture (20 credit points)

    • This module explores elements of theory, policy and practices regarding motivation to learn.
    • You'll look at the arts in education, focusing on debates surrounding the delivery of arts in Early Year Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum.

    Inclusive Education in a Global World (20 credit points)

    • This module introduces marginalisation in education and in a wider society.
    • You'll focus on specific marginalised groups targeted by inclusion-focused initiatives in education.
    • You'll cover international projects that allow the development of inclusive education.
    • You'll also consider ways in which inclusion-related efforts could be improved as well as their limitations.

    Navigating the Classroom and Curriculum (20 credit points)

    • This module reflects on the professional roles and responsibilities of the primary school teacher.
    • You'll learn about a range of approaches to support planning, teaching and assessment across the Key Stages.
    • You'll be supported in developing a reflective and resilient approach.

    Option B Modules

    Education and Young People (20 credit points)

    • This module reflects on the increasingly varied landscape of education in Britain today.
    • You'll explore long-standing and emerging inequalities within education.
    • You'll be equipped with the practical skills needed to be able to design your own educational resource tailored for a group of young people in an informal or alternative educational provision.

    Object-based Learning: Combining Arts & Culture with the Classroom (20 credit points)

    • This module examines the role of arts in educational, cultural and community settings.
    • You'll select an object as a focus for interpretation into the curriculum.
    • You'll learn about the historical and cultural references, as well as the form and function of the object.

    Comparative and International Education (20 credit points)

    • This module engages with debates about different educational philosophies and approaches both nationally and internationally.
    • You'll explore alternative approaches to formal education such as Steiner Schools, Montessori Schools and Radical Education.

    Sociology of Education (20 credit points)

    • This module explores the origins of the sociology of education.
    • You'll explore the impact of race, class and gender on educational experiences.
    • You'll consider the ways in which education contributes to issues of social justice and patterns of equality and inequality.
    • The module will cover in-depth analysis of key thinkers in relation to the sociology of education with specific consideration of cultural reproduction theory, critical race theory and feminist theory.

    In Year Three, you will create your own research project in line with your interests continuing your opportunities to gain experience and develop a portfolio. This will be completed alongside your selected modules. You can submit up to two of your assessments at Master level. Achieving these Masters credits will allow you to transition (APL) on to the Part-time Master's in education within NIoE, or flexible Masters programmes elsewhere.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Your qualification You could study

    Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihi)

    Grade 75%+

    		 International Year One courses at NTIC
    Two year Post Tawjihi from Higher Technical Institutes or Commercial Institutes Students who have studied for two years after the Tawjihi can be considered for Year One undergraduate courses
    OND / HND and Associate Degrees Advanced entry (Year Two or Three) undergraduate courses

    Career

    Your career development

    What skills will I develop?

    You develop specific skills relating to educational issues, theories of learning, equality and diversity, education policy and practice, creativity and education, and a general understanding of education in social, political and economic contexts.

    You also gain skills that are useful in a variety of job sectors:

    • communication skills - presenting effective oral and written arguments
    • IT skills
    • research and analytical skills
    • interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
    • problem-solving skills
    • organisation and time management skills - prioritising your academic/part-time workloads and reflecting on and improving personal practice.

    How can I boost my career prospects?

    Achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through completion of the PGCE or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a popular route for Education graduates.

    Alternatively, you may wish to take a Masters course in education or a related social science in order to develop your understanding of the theory, research and policy of education, and to enhance your professional knowledge, skills and practice. Some Education  graduates go on to study for a PhD in education.

    Your future career

    Our Education Studies degrees allows graduates to progress into a number of employment opportunities. Some choose to become teachers or work in community / council leadership, while others continue onto postgraduate study. Ultimately, this degree provides graduates with choices. We understand that as a student develops, so do their interests.

    This Education degree will provide a framework for a wide variety of possible careers. As well as roles based in schools and colleges, students may also consider sectors such as social work, refugee support, training, human resource management and many others. Our graduates* are following a variety of career paths including roles as:

    • Educational Developer
    • Youth Development Worker
    • Volunteer Coordinator
    • Careers Leader
    • Museum Educator
    • Community Outreach Coordinator
    • Academic Advisor
    • Higher Level Teaching Assistant
    • Student Support Officer.

    Links with industry

    We involve industry experts in our courses in a number of ways.

    • We consult with employers when we design and update our courses.
    • We ensure you are prepared to meet the demands of the workplace by continually checking the currency and validity of our courses with employers.
    • You will have the opportunity to have a work placement (if not already in paid or voluntary employment).
    • Employers may input directly into your course through guest lectures, projects, and other work-related activities.

    Learn a new language

    Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.

    Learning a new language can:

    • enhance your communication skills
    • enrich your experience when travelling abroad
    • boost your career prospects.

    Find out more about the University Language Programme.

    Guaranteed interview scheme: teacher-training

    One of the benefits of the course is the broad knowledge and experience you will gain. This experience may lead you to consider teaching, even if you have not considered this as a career before.

    If you complete your degree, you are guaranteed an interview for a PGCE Primary teacher-training course at NTU during your final undergraduate year (subject to places being available).

    Terms and conditions apply:

    • Applications will be withdrawn and not be progressed to interview stage once all places are filled on relevant courses
    • Interviews are subject to you meeting the essential entry criteria for the PGCE course at the time of application, such as GCSE requirements, degree grade
    • An interview does not guarantee an offer to study on the course.

    Alumni Discount

    Students continuing with postgraduate study at NTU may be eligible for 20% off postgraduate course fees as part of our Alumni Discount.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 16,500  / year

    How to Apply

    You can apply through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.

    Application advice

    Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example. After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

    Writing your personal statement

    Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:

    Would you like some advice on your study plans?

    Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

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