Education Studies

How do we learn? What place do power and privilege play in education? Examine questions like this as you explore the world of education from conception to our early 20s as you prepare for a career supporting learning inside or outside of the classroom.

Study our Education Studies BA and you'll develop strong critical and analytical skills in core aspects like psychology, sociology, history and the philosophy of education. From Wittgenstein to forest schools, diversity and inclusion to themes of social justice, you’ll study the topic of education and its impact on human development and society from the medieval age to the present day and beyond.

You’ll develop career-enhancing skills with annual placements that fit your career goals and discover new ideas on optional field trips to, for example, Sweden. There is also an optional year at a partner university in the USA or Europe.

Plus, if you discover a passion for supporting children with additional needs, you can switch to the special educational needs, disability and inclusion (SENDI) pathway at the end of your first year.

In Year 1 you will study introductory modules in the history and philosophy of education as well as the psychology and sociology of education. You will also be introduced to key themes such as childhood and educational policy critique. You will also begin to develop the core skills necessary for the academic study of education. In Year 2 you will have an opportunity to strengthen your engagement with a number of the core disciplines or focus on particular themes in the study of education such as research methods in education, ICT and new media, inclusion and special educational needs, global issues in education and childhood. In Year 3 you can study honours modules such as Philosophy of Education, Becoming a Reader, Controversial Issues in Education, International Development, e-Pedagogy, Inclusion, and Work and Community-Related Learning as well as complete a dissertation that will comprise a piece of original research.