Education
BA(Hons)

Course summary and entry requirements

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years

UCAS code X300

About the course

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.

Typical entry requirements

The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary
A-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.
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

You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

Programme Specification
Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

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.

What's included in the fee?

When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

Our website www.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
Location

Location Falmer

Our Falmer campus is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park on the outskirts of Brighton. Approximately 7,000 students are based here.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
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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