BA (Hons) Education, Learning and Teaching

The BA Education: Learning and Teaching course at the University of East Anglia offers a flexible route of study that provides students with a collection of skills, knowledge, and experiences that are highly sought after by employers. The course aims to prepare students to thrive in a variety of education-related careers by providing an in-depth understanding of the education sector, policy, and practice. Course Content: This three-year, full-time course combines the theory and practice of learning and teaching. Students will gain a deep understanding of how children and young people learn, the barriers they face, and how these can be effectively addressed. The course also aims to develop student's skills in critical analysis and research, which can be applied to educational contexts. In addition, the course offers optional modules in the second and final year allowing students to explore specific areas of interest and further tailor their qualification to their career plans. Key Modules: The course includes core modules like 'Understanding Children and Young People', 'Study Skills and Academic Literacy', 'Understanding Schools', and 'Education and Society'. In year two, students can opt for modules like 'Children and Youth: Global Perspectives', 'Comparative Education', 'Education: Social Policy and Law', and 'Work-based Project'. In the final year, learners can choose from 'Independent Study', 'Education Policy and Politics', 'Inclusion and Diversity in Education' and 'Professional Practice and Pedagogy'.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a wide range of career options including roles in nurseries, schools, colleges, and universities, special educational needs support, social work, the public sector, charity work, or further study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.