Education Studies BA (Hons)
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Explore the world of education. Understand the history and socio-cultural issues of modern pedagogy. Develop an exciting career in a fascinating field.
Overview
BA (Hons) Education Studies will give you a detailed understanding of the principles of education, and its systems and structures. You will critically explore all phases of education, from a range of historical, philosophical, sociological and psychological perspectives.
This course is a great option for anyone who is interested in working in the education sector but may be unsure which career route they would like to take. You will have the chance to discover your passion throughout the course and if you want to continue training and become a teacher when you graduate, you will be guaranteed an interview for a University of Sunderland PGCE degree.
Why us?
- The course focuses on all phases of education so you can tailor the course to your personal career plan
- Stage 2 offers increased student-led assessment with your choice of placement, curriculum design project and individual research plan
- Our Education courses are ranked 24th in the UK (The Guardian University league tables, 2022)
- The curriculum offers a good mix of theoretical and practical study of the discipline of education, exploring various perspectives
Course structure
This course is taught via small group work, workshops, lectures, tutorials, computer-based learning, presentations and independent learning.
Your progress will be assessed with essays, reports, group work, seminar presentations and self-evaluation. Throughout the degree you’ll have one-to-one support from academic staff.
This course is also available on a part-time basis for applicants with the relevant qualifications and work experience.
Year 1 (national level 4):
- History and Aims of Education (20 credits)
- Research and Scholarly Practice (20 credits)
- Socio-Cultural Issues in Education (20 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Education (20 credits)
- Theories of Learning, Teaching and Assessment (20 credits)
- Developing Personal Skills in English and Mathematics (20 credits)
Year 2 (national level 5):
- Introduction to Research in Education (20 credits)
- Approaches to Meeting Special Educational Needs (20 credits)
- Developing Creative Solutions (20 credits)
- Students as Tutors (20 credits)
- English and Mathematics in Society (20 credits)
- Philosophy and Education (20 credits)
Final year (national level 6):
- Dissertation (40 credits)
- Comparative Education and the Global Citizen (20 credits)
- Ethics and Education (20 credits)
- Leading and Managing in Education (20 credits)
Optional modules (choose one):
- Advancing Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy (Mathematics) (20 credits)
- Advancing Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy (English) (20 credits)
- Learning in the 21st Century (20 credits)
- Advanced Independent Study in HE (20 credits)
Facilities
You’ll be based at Wearside View, situated on the award-winning St Peter’s riverside campus. The location benefits from dedicated library services and has superb transport links with the city centre and City Campus.
Entry requirements
The following qualifications are also accepted for this course:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- A Certificate in Education (Cert Ed)
- A Professional Certificate of Education (PGCE)
- A Foundation Degree
If you don’t have the necessary academic qualifications, but you have relevant work experience or qualifications you may still be eligible.
You must have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check before you can start this course.
If English is not your first language you should have at least one of the following qualifications (or equivalent) as a minimum.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
You need an overall score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 or higher in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking. An alternative approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) will also be accepted if the applicant’s element scores are equivalent to those required for IELTS. After 6 April 2015, you must take your IELTS exams at one of the test centres listed on the UKVI website.
Pearson Test of English Academic
You need an overall score of 59 with no less than 59 in each skill.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
You need grade C or above.
Cambridge Certification in Advanced English (CAE)
You need grade C or above.
Deadlines
26 January 2022 – UCAS deadline
Applications for all UCAS Undergraduate courses, except those with a 15 October deadline, should arrive at UCAS by 6pm on 26 January 2022. This is the ‘equal consideration’ deadline, which means course providers must consider all applications received by this time equally.
25 February 2022 – UCAS Extra opens
If you’ve used all five choices, and you’re not holding any offers, you can add another choice using Extra.
19 May 2022 – University decision deadline
If you applied by 26 January and you’re still awaiting a decision from one of your choices, we have until today to decide whether we’re making you an offer. Any choices that are still outstanding after this will be made unsuccessful.
9 June 2022 – Deadline to reply to offers
If you receive all your university decisions by 19 May, you must reply to any offers by today (except if you are using Extra to find a place), otherwise they’ll be declined.
30 June 2022 – Final day to make an application to five universities
You can still apply with up to five choices until 6pm today. After this, your application will automatically be entered into Clearing.
4 July 2022 – Final day to apply for a course in Extra
This is the last day to add an Extra option to your 2022 application. If you don’t hold any offers after this, you will be able to add an additional choice using Clearing.
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Expenses (GBP)
13000
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
accommodation
The university offers three different student residential buildings, all of which are within walking distance from the university campuses. All students that are residing in these buildings can take advantage of the free transport that the university offers. What is more, all the dorms are equipped with facilities like fridge, Shower, toilet facilities, Wi-Fi, bed Wardrobe, Washbasin and mirror, as well as car parking and bicycle storage.
The first student residence of the university is called Scotia Quay that costs up to £95.50 per week. Each room is suitable for up to 5 students. the second one is named Panns Bank costs about £77.79 a week and is also suitable for families of four. Lastly, Clanny House also costs around £77.79 per week and is suitable for couples as well as single students.
After Graduation
All the students have the opportunity to seek help from The Careers and Employability Service, a team dedicated to helping students find proper and suitable employment either during or after their education.
Students are encouraged to take on part-time vocational roles in order to gain perspective on the reality of the labor market and also earn extra cash. As a matter of fact, the university helps and guides them during this process. It helps students find part-time jobs that do not impact their studies or temporary jobs that can be done during vacations and breaks. Students also have the chance to take part in paid or unpaid internships and job placements that are related to their field of study.
The Careers and Employability Service also helps students with finding employment after graduation. They help students with the resumes, CVs, job applications and job interviews.