Education BA(Hons)
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Overview
If you are intellectually curious about the nature and aims of education and would like to explore the subject in its broadest context, then our Education degree is for you.
This course is ideal if you wish to go into teaching but want to keep your options open.
On the course, you will explore what we understand education to be and its relationship with society, both nationally and globally. Throughout the three years of study you will broaden your knowledge and understanding of the subject through a range of university and placement-based learning experiences.
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
UCAS code X300
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Course content
Course structure
The course offers a mix of learning and teaching approaches including seminars, workshops, research, placement learning independent study and critical learning groups.
You will have the opportunity to go on a placement for two weeks in year 1 and for eight weeks in year 2. Previous students have chosen to undertake their placements in organisations such as: schools; local authorities; community groups; museums and business. If you have a strong profile you may also be considered for international placements in year 2.
Areas of study
Areas of study include: philosophy of education; theories of learning and development; policy and government; international and comparative education; technological advancement and personalised learning.
Through these areas of study, you will learn how to research key issues in education and reflect upon their impact.
Syllabus
Year 1
Systems and Structures in Education
Philosophy of Education
Learning in Higher Education
Socio-cultural Contexts for Education
Theories of Learning and Development
Placement Learning: Towards Enquiry-Based Learning (includes two-week placement of your choice)Year 2
Reflective Practice
Research Methods in Education
Comparative Education
Critiques of Inclusive Policy and Perspectives
Placement Learning: Reflecting and Researching (includes eight week placement of your choice)Year 3
Critical Perspectives on Learning and Education
Reframing Identity
Living and Learning with Digital Technologies
A Comparative and Cultural Approach to International Education
Dissertation
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyA-levels:
ABB.BTEC
DDD.International Baccalaureate:
34 points.Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 15 credits at distinction and the rest at merit. Level 3 units in communication, numeracy and IT required.GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least three subjects including English or Key Skills in communication, numeracy and IT at level 3.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
Graduates from this course are confident, articulate and highly skilled and are equipped to contribute as professionals within the field of education.
Your specialist knowledge of educational issues will be attractive to a wide range of employers including local education services, support departments in schools, museums, community groups, business and education research.
Although this course is not a teacher training programme, you may be eligible to apply for a one-year PGCE primary, secondary or further education course providing you meet government and institutional entry requirements.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BA(Hons) Education [K2EA014] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,900 GBP
