BA (Hons) Education Studies at Birmingham City University

Education is central to the development of our society, and to study education is to study the way that society develops. Our BA (Hons) Education Studies course covers theoretical and practical aspects of education across the lifespan (from birth to lifelong learning), and from a variety of perspectives.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences  |  Department: Social Work and Community Studies, Education and Teacher Training  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout the course, you will critically reflect on the aims, values, principles, and policies of the UK education system, as well as educational systems around the world. The course draws from a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, law, history, philosophy, and politics to investigate issues and debates that are relevant to education, and to explore the ways in which these academic fields have contributed to the development of education in the UK and beyond. Modules include Exploring Learning and Development, Introduction to Education Studies, Preparing to Study in Higher Education, Introduction to the Philosophy of Education, Education, Equity and Social Justice, Exploring Creativity in Education, Learning in the Early Years, Post-compulsory Learning.

Career pathways

This course enables you to become a reflective and innovative education practitioner and scholar, including the ability to be flexible, to respond to and initiate change, and manage your work/life balance creatively. We embed employability skills into every module across the degree to support your career development throughout the levels.

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