The student-centred approach in BA Education Studies and the emphasis on the development of intellectual and personal skills makes Education a valuable preparation for life and a useful adjunct to individual personal development. If you think that you might intend to follow this route, then please discuss your intentions with Admissions Tutors for the Primary or Secondary PGCE courses. BA Education Studies is often attractive to mature students who often see the subject as particularly appropriate if they are thinking about becoming a teacher. The life experience which mature students bring to their studies often prompts valuable contributions to seminar discussion, and as a mature student, you will find others like yourself on this programme. The programme looks at why and how our educational system has developed, exploring different perspectives on education and the impact of education on society and the individual.
Modules have strong social, cultural and practical elements.
They explore the way theorists, politicians, educationalists and other interested groups have influenced the ways that schools educate. While the programme on its own does not provide qualified teacher status, it is clearly related to the reality of life in schools and educational institutions. A variety of assessment methods are used, including coursework, seminar presentations and practical work. Credit is claimed on modules which are individually assessed against criteria set out in each module handbook.