BA Hons English and Education Studies

The English and Education Studies (BA Hons) course at The University of Derby is an integrated program that deftly combines English literature and Education Studies. This course cultivates an in-depth understanding of how people learn and the impact of language, culture and society on education.Course Content: The program builds a strong foundation in English literature, studying from the Renaissance period to Contemporary works. In parallel, students explore the process of learning and teaching, issues of Diversity and Inclusion in education, and roles of mentors in education. The curriculum also gets students involved in debates and discussions about education policy and history.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that students will study are 'Renaissance Drama: Shakespeare and his Contemporaries', 'Contemporary Poetry and Poetics', 'Victorian and Fin de Siècle Literature: the 1890s', 'English Education in Practice', 'The Struggle for Democracy: enfranchisement and education', 'Psychology for Education', 'Diversity and Inclusion', 'Learning and Teaching', amongst others.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Association for American Studies (BAAS) and the University English.Future Careers: After graduation, students can opt for careers in fields like teaching, educational administration, the civil service, local government, public relations, journalism, and publishing. This degree also serves as a foundation for postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.