BA (Hons) Education Studies 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. Education is one of the most powerful forces for change in the world.

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

The core curriculum is structured around key disciplinary ideas and theories relevant to the study of education. Drawing on our rich educational research environment, you will also have opportunities to specialise in specific areas of education through modules delivered by leading experts in the field. Compulsory modules include Encountering Educational Research, Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Education, "Why do we have to go to class?": Introducing sociologies of education, Foundations of Psychology in Education, Education in Question.

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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