BA (Hons) Primary Education

The BA (Hons) Education course offered at Plymouth University is a comprehensive and versatile program designed for individuals interested in deepening their understanding of education as a discipline. Over three years, students will engage with the multidisciplinary nature of education and will have opportunities to link theory and practice.Course Content: The curriculum includes subjects such as psychology, sociology, history and philosophy of education, special needs education and global, social justice and sustainability issues in education. It encourages students to critically reflect upon and constructively challenge current education practice and policy. An optional placement year allows students to gain practical experience in an educational setting of their choice.Key Modules: Some of the core modules are Deconstructing Education, Understanding Learning and Teaching, Me and My Education, Learning and Teaching in Context, The Evolving Education Professional, Values and Issues in the Educational Workplace, and Education Dissertation.Accreditations: While there are no specific accreditations listed for the BA Education course, Plymouth University is recognised by the UK government and has been awarded the TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) silver standard.Future Careers: Graduates can build a variety of professional skills applicable in jobs related to schools and other educational settings, education leadership, youth services, further and higher education. Potential career pathways include becoming a special education needs coordinator, youth worker, community educator, teacher, work in policy-making and research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.