BA (Hons.) Education Studies

The Leeds Beckett University's Education Studies BA course is designed for individuals keen on shaping the future of education policy and practice. The course explores the sociology and psychology of education within a changing policy landscape, examining education from a range of perspectives including policy making, inclusion, and social justice.Course Content: Throughout the course, students will engage with essential debates about the nature and purposes of education, with a focus on understanding the broader socio-political context. They will explore the responsibilities of educators, looking at how education contributes to a fair and equitable society. Additionally, they will consider how educators can create environments that enable all students to thrive.Key Modules: Key modules that students will study may include Exploring Education, Success in HE, Personal and Professional Development 1, Research Methodology, and Understanding Inclusion. In the final year, students have the opportunity to specialise in areas of personal interest through a dissertation or project.Accreditations: There is currently no accreditation information provided for this course.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can seek careers in a variety of sectors such as education policy and advisory roles, educational administration, and community education roles, as well as progress onto teacher training opportunities. Graduates have gone on to work for employer’s including local authority education departments, schools, colleges, and charities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.