BA Education, Culture and Childhood
As an undergraduate with us you'll study for our BA in Education, Culture and Childhood. This three-year course is designed to prepare you for a career in almost any area of education. You could go into teaching, management, research or even journalism and publishing.
In the second year you'll deepen your understanding with a work placement module. You choose where you want to go.
If you're interested in part-time study, find out how our flexible part-time BA Education, Culture and Childhood can help you progress your career.
The course – a unique approach
Our undergraduate degree is one of only a few in the country to combine the fields of education and childhood studies. This gives you an extra layer of knowledge and insight in the workplace, and opens up a range of rewarding career options.
You'll investigate child development and educational theory, and gain a thorough understanding of current policy and practice. You'll make links with psychology, sociology, history, cultural studies, politics and philosophy, too – to gain a truly 360-degree perspective on your subject.
Optional modules allow you to explore related subjects or develop your professional skills more explicitly. You can even learn a language.
We'll also train you in educational research methods. You'll learn an approach to your work that will stay with you throughout your career – so you have the flexibility and insight to adapt to changes in your chosen profession.
How we bring out the best in you
Right from your first year, you'll be taught by experts who are at the forefront of their field. Lectures are often interactive. They're designed to get you involved in discussions and thinking for yourself.
We keep class sizes on our BA relatively small, which means staff can get to know you and provide the right level of individual support.
Your personal tutor will be your first port of call for any queries or problems. The module tutors will go through the feedback you get on your work so you know how to keep improving. An acadmic supervisor will help you decide which modules to choose and offer one-to-one support on research assignments.
Above all, we're an open, inclusive and welcoming place to study. Our students enjoy an informal learning environment where they have the confidence to express their own ideas.
What our students say about the course
Your new communityAway from the lecture room, there are lots of opportunities to learn more about your course mates and your wider community. Our students run EdSoc – the Education Society – which organises social events, talks from professionals, volunteering activities and peer-to-peer support. And the School of Education is based right in the heart of campus. That means you're just a few minutes away from the best students' union in the UK, and outstanding University facilities like our 24-hour study space the Information Commons. |
What was the first year like?
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We asked one of our students, Becci, to describe her experiences.
Career optionsWhere can your degree in Education, Culture and Childhood lead? The degree is a great starting point for all kinds of careers in education. Graduate careers range from educational leadership and management to research, journalism, and youth and charity work. With further training you can go on to careers like teaching, social work and educational psychology. The diverse skills and qualities you’ll build on your course – leadership, analytical thinking, social awareness, people skills, communication – also provide a route into areas beyond education, including business management and human resources. |
Planning for your futureThroughout your time here, your tutor and staff in the school will offer advice whenever you need it. And right from your first year, our University Careers team are on hand to help you build on your personal strengths and plan for your future. They'll show you how to market yourself and target vacancies, even after you've graduated. Best of all? You'll have this resource right on your doorstep – the Careers Service is just across from one of our main teaching rooms. |
What next?
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Come and see us on a University Open Day Undergraduate course structure | modules Course details Prospectus 2013 |
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