BA (Hons) Education Studies at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Do you want to learn more about education? Do you aspire to work within the educational sector? Whether your future aspirations include SEN and Disabilities and inclusion, educational policy, or youth work, it begins with a degree in Education Studies. A rewarding course exploring issues of education, social justice, equalities and inclusion. Workshops with industry professionals on key developments in the field. Work experience placement opportunities within a variety of education settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, Education and Theology  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Purposes and Values in Education, History of Education, Study Skills for Success, Introduction to Special Education Needs, Disability and Inclusion, Citizenship, Education and Children's Rights, Teaching and Learning – Theory Into Practice. Year 2 core modules: Policy, Social Justice and Education in Context, Critical Perspectives on Childhood and Youth, Doing Social Science Research. Optional modules in Year 2 include The Primary Classroom: A Practical Approach, Experience and Employment in Education, Contributing to the Community, Health and Wellbeing, The Aspiring Entrepreneur, Disability in Schools and Society, Public History, Heritage and Museums.

Career pathways

Developing knowledge and skills for your future employment is central to this degree. Many students move into careers working outside of formal education. Recent work placements for our students have included working with young offenders, disadvantaged youth, and looked after children.

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