BA Education
University of Leeds, Faculty of Social Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Education sits in an ever-changing social, political and cultural context. This dynamic programme allows you to explore the different settings where learning takes place and the processes that underpin it.
You’ll explore education in different contexts, as well as the impact of government policy on educational practice. You’ll learn how schools and classrooms work and how core curriculum subjects are learned and taught.
Placements in your second and third years of study will allow you to gain first-hand practical experience of classrooms or other education settings, while diverse optional modules will allow you to focus on the topics that excite you the most – from science, mathematics and language education to behaviour management.
You’ll study among active researchers at the forefront of their fields. It’s a great opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and a wide range of skills for careers within and beyond the education sector.
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Scholarships and Funding
If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There is help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government.
Curriculum
Throughout your studies, you’ll build an understanding of key approaches and perspectives in education, drawing on a wide range of disciplines to explore the ways learning is shaped by its social and cultural context, the factors that influence learning processes and issues in educational research and practice.
In the second year, you’ll also investigate the influence of politics and economics on education policy, and how educational practices vary around the world. Optional modules will allow you to focus on topics such as inclusive education or teaching and learning in core curriculum subjects, and you’ll also undertake the first of your two placements, applying your knowledge to real-life situations.
In your final year, you’ll focus on your own research project – an opportunity to work with your supervisor to examine a topic of your choice in greater depth. Your second placement will also allow you to gain practical experience and build your understanding of practice within the education sector. To complete the year, you will choose from further optional modules on topics such as assessment techniques or support for children with additional needs.
Course structure
Year 1
Compulsory modules | Optional modules You will choose up to 40 credits of optional modules. |
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Discovery modules | |
If you do not choose an optional module you will choose up to 20 credits of discovery modules. |
Year 2
Compulsory modules | Optional modules You will choose 40 to 60 credits from lists of optional modules in the school. |
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Discovery modules | |
If you only choose 40 credits of optional modules you will choose 20 credits of discovery modules. |
Year 3
Compulsory modules | Optional modules You will choose 60 to 80 credits from lists of optional modules in the school. |
Final Year Research Project |
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Discovery modules | |
If you only choose 60 credits of optional modules you will choose 20 credits of discovery modules. |
Discovery modules
Throughout your degree, you will benefit from a range of opportunities to expand your intellectual horizons outside or within your subject area.
This course gives you the opportunity to choose from a range of discovery modules. They’re a great way to tailor your study around your interests or career aspirations and help you stand out from the crowd when you graduate.
Learning and teaching
We use a range of teaching and learning methods, including lectures supported by workshops and tutorials that allow you to focus on and discuss topics in greater depth. You’ll also learn through fieldwork, and use a wide range of online learning resources and discussions to develop and express your ideas.
We support you in developing your academic writing for your assessments and help you to develop your communication skills and confidence for your placements. As a University of Leeds student, you will also have access to our Skills@Library service.
Independent study is also an important part of this degree, allowing you to improve your critical thinking and research skills, develop your own interests and prepare for assessments.
In this course, you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.
Assessment
Assessment methods will vary depending on the modules you choose. They are likely to include essays, reports, poster and/or verbal presentations, media projects, fieldwork reports, group work, exams, literature reviews and research.
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Career Opportunities
This degree will equip you with in-depth knowledge as well as a variety of transferable skills in areas such as communication, research, analysis and presentations.
You will be well prepared to progress to a primary teacher training programme or work in related fields such as educational psychology, publishing, child welfare or school administration and management.
Our graduates go on to secure a wide range of career destinations across the education sector and beyond. Among many career options, you may choose a role as a teacher, lecturer, researcher, specialist tutor, education consultant or teaching assistant.
Careers support
We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That’s one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers.
Leeds for Life is our unique approach to helping you make the most of University by supporting your academic and personal development.
The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate.