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We're home to a diverse and welcoming academic community with students from all over the world. Our forward-thinking teaching and influential research are respected globally.

BA Education, Culture and Childhood

Our course offers a diverse curriculum allowing you to gain a 360-degree perspective on education and childhood studies preparing you for a career in almost any area of education or children’s services.

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Doctorate of Education (EdD)

Our programme offers a perfect critical study experience, and as a distance-learning programme, you can achieve your doctorate while working full time.

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New for 2020: MA Digital Literacies

Introducing our new programme now open for applications. The MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education is designed for educators and practitioners with an interest in literacies, media or technologies.

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Our research has a direct impact on educational theory, policy and practice. We're supporting the development of children, families and learning communities through dedicated research centres.

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