BA (Hons) Education Studies - Sociology at Durham University

Education Studies examines key ideas, debates and challenges shaping education today. Develop the knowledge and critical skills to help create positive and lasting change in education and societies. Are you interested in why people think and learn in different ways?

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Education and Teaching  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Explore education through a sociological lens and develop a deeper understanding of how people learn, think and develop. You will study key sociological and educational theories, investigate contemporary educational challenges, and build strong research and analytical skills. With flexible module choices, you can tailor your degree while preparing for a wide range of careers and further study. Compulsory modules include Encountering Educational Research, "Why do we have to go to class?": Introducing sociologies of education, Education in Question, Societies in Transition, Classical Sociological Theory.

Career pathways

As a graduate from the School of Education, you will be in a position to pursue a career in teaching, as well as take on wider roles within the education sector and beyond.

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