BA Hons Education Studies

The BA (Hons) Education Studies at Teesside University is a flexible, engaging course that invites you to explore the multifaceted landscape of modern education. Whether you've ambitions to become a teacher or wish to forge a career in other education-related fields, this course provides a ideal foundation, furnishing you with the philosophy, psychology and sociology behind contemporary education.Course Content: As it blends theory with practice, students have opportunities to examine essential educational issues; engage with contemporary research; and undertake a research project in an area of particular interest. You are encouraged to critique relevant political, social and cultural issues which impact on learners and their learning. The course offers a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, tutor-led and student-led workshops, and independent study.Key Modules: Across different stages, students will be taking up certain modules including ‘Education: Policy and Practice’, ‘Every Child Matters: Supporting Vulnerable Learners’, ‘Introduction to Psychology for Educators’ in Year 1; ‘Learning and Teaching in Education’, ‘Education for All: Issues of diversity and inclusion’, ‘Research Methods in Education’ in Year 2; and ‘Advanced Research Methods in Education’, and ‘The Future of Education: themes and perspectives’ in Year 3.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA).Future Careers: Education Studies graduates are well positioned for roles within educational settings such as teaching assistants, learning mentors and inclusion support workers. Upon successful completion of this course, students also have the potential to progress to PGCE Primary Education, thereby opening doors to a teaching career.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here_education_studies.cfm).